Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niamey, how calm returned to Niger

Author: senenews.comPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Niger

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Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niamey, how calm returned to Niger

Calm has returned to Niamey following a mutiny involving special forces soldiers who attempted to seize the presidential palace. Loyalist forces, supported by the presidential guard and Russian forces, regained control after clashes. Nearly a hundred soldiers were arrested, and new arrests occurred, although no official casualty figures have been released.

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