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Nigerien Capital's Streets Flooded With Protesters After President's Ouster

14:13, 31 July 2023

On July 26, Niger's military announced on national TV that President Mohamed Bazoum had been overthrown, the borders had been shut, and a curfew had been imposed. The Presidential Guard had earlier blockaded the presidential palace in Niamey, the African nation's capital.

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Following the events, Acting UN Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Niger, Nicole Kouassi, stated that Mohamed Bazoum remains in his home, and all UN staff in Niger are accounted for.

Later, the UN Security Council condemned attempts to change the African nation's government, and called for Bazoum's immediate release.

Apart from that, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) closed borders with the nation, slapped financial sanctions on its military leaders, and demanded the "immediate release and reinstatement" of the president and threatened the use of force.

Check out Sputnik's gallery and scroll through the most striking photos of the events occurring in this West African nation!

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Nigeriens gather to march in support of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in the country's capital Niamey, Niger, Sunday, July 30, 2023.

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Niger's citizens take part in demonstrations in support for a self-proclaimed leader, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, pictured, in Niamey, Niger, Sunday, July 30, 2023.

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Nigerien law enforcement provide security in Niamey, Niger, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

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Protesters wave Nigerien and Russian flags as they rally in support of Niger's military in Niamey on July 30, 2023.

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A woman making food in Niamey, Niger, Saturday, July 29, 2023.

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Supporters wave Nigerien flags as they rally in support of Niger's military in front of the National Assembly in Niamey on July 30, 2023.

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A protestor holds a picture of Niger General Abdourahamane Tiani, the chief of the presidential guard, joined by others rallying in support of Niger's military in Niamey on July 30, 2023.

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Nigeriens holding a Russian flag participate in a march by supporters of the nation's military leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in the country's capital Niamey, Niger, Sunday, July 30, 2023.