Situation in Niger After Military Coup
On July 26, Niger's presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum. The guard's commander, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, proclaimed himself the country's new leader.

Nigeriens Rally in Niamey in Support of Coup Leaders

© AP Photo / Sam MednickMohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters of Niger's ruling junta in Niamey
Mohamed Toumba, one of the soldiers who ousted Nigerian President Mohamed Bazoum, addresses supporters of Niger's ruling junta in Niamey - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 27.08.2023
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On Saturday a Sputnik correspondent revealed that members of Niger's Movement for Freedom and Dignity were demonstrating in front of the French military base at Niamey, demanding the complete withdrawal of French troops from the country.
A large crowd of Nigeriens greeted military leaders at a pro-coup rally that took place at a stadium in the national capital of Niamey, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
People rallying at the Seini Kunche stadium, the country’s largest, were filmed cheering on senior military officers as they took the stage to assure the demonstrators that the armed forces were on the side of the people.
Supporters of Niger's National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) gather for a demonstration in Niamey on August 11, 2023 near a French airbase in Niger.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 26.08.2023
Situation in Niger After Military Coup
Protest Being Held in Front of French Military Base in Niamey
The Nigerien military sided with the rebel presidential guard soon after it deposed President Mohamed Bazoum in late July to seize control of Niamey. The rebels appointed a caretaker government in early August to oversee a transition of power.
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