Mutiny in Niger: Turkey, arms supplier to Tiani's regime, calls for calm
Author: Charly HessounPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: Niger
Politics

The Turkish Foreign Ministry called for calm following an attempted coup in Niamey, where gunfire exchanges occurred. Ankara expressed its support for the Nigerien people and highlighted the strengthening of military ties between Turkey and Niger, including the delivery of drones and armored vehicles. This weekend's mutiny is the first internal disturbance within the army this year, revealing tensions among the troops.
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