Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 3, 2026Country: Niger

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Niger displays arsenal seized after failed military mutiny

Niger's authorities showcased the arsenal seized during fighting to quell a revolt against the government over the weekend. Clashes erupted at an air base in Niamey during an attempted mutiny against the military junta that has ruled since staging a coup in 2023.

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