Niger: Mutinous Soldiers Controlled by Tiani's Army (Statement)

On Saturday, August 29, mutinous soldiers attempted a rebellion at Base 101 in Niamey but were quickly subdued by the regular army led by General Abdourahamane Tiani. The mutineers took some comrades hostage and fired on sensitive sites, prompting a swift response from defense forces. State Minister Salifou Mody called for calm among the population without detailing the mutineers' motivations or any potential casualties.