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Iranpress: Military deployment to be considered if all options fail

Military deployment to be considered if all options fail

Saturday, 19 August 2023 09:52

Accra (IP)- ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace, and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, has stated that the possibility of a military deployment commissioned by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) into Niger remains firmly on the table.

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'Down with France': Nigeriens shout

Saturday, 12 August 2023 05:26

Thousands of Nigeriens made their way on Friday to the French military base in Niamey after the Elysee Palace and Washington announced their support for any decision adopted by ECOWAS, referring to the bloc greenlighting an attack on Niger.

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Iran Press' footage of anti-French, US rally in capital of Niger

Thursday, 03 August 2023 20:59

Niamey (IP) – After the coup in Niger, anti-French and US rallies and demonstrations continue in Niamey, the capital of Niger.

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ECOWAS' Military Chiefs vow to restore democracy in Niger

Thursday, 03 August 2023 11:32

Abuja(IP): Military chiefs of defense from some West African countries have gathered at Defence Headquarters in Federal Capital Territory Abuja, Nigeria, for a high-powered delegation meeting over current activities of military juntas that overthrew the democratic government of Mohammad Bazoum in the Republic of Niger.

Iranpress: France plans evacuation as Niger crisis deepens

France plans evacuation as Niger crisis deepens

Tuesday, 01 August 2023 18:43

The crisis in Niger after the coup has deepened as France plans an evacuation and coup leaders get support from neighboring juntas.

Iranpress: US Mulls Freezing Aid to Niger as Coup Condemnation Grows

US Mulls Freezing Aid to Niger as Coup Condemnation Grows

Saturday, 29 July 2023 21:38

(IP) - The US will freeze economic and security assistance to Niger if the country fails to restore its president following a military coup earlier this week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

Iranpress: US supports Niger

US supports Niger's ousted leader in coup

Saturday, 29 July 2023 10:34

The US has offered "unflagging" support to the ousted leader in the military takeover.

Iranpress: General Tchiani become head of transitional government of Niger

General Tchiani become head of transitional government of Niger

Friday, 28 July 2023 14:52

IP - Abdourahmane Tchiani, head of the Nigerien presidential guard has been named head of a transitional government in the West African state, a day after his unit overthrew the democratically elected leadership of Mohammed Bazoum.

Iranpress: Coup attempt in Niger after President detained by guards

Coup attempt in Niger after President detained by guards

Wednesday, 26 July 2023 16:32

IP - Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is being detained by members of the Presidential Guard, who have been given an “ultimatum” by the army, a source close to Bazoum said on Wednesday.

Iranpress: World Newspaper: Wagner chief accused of fomenting a coup, putting Russia on edge

World Newspaper: Wagner chief accused of fomenting a coup, putting Russia on edge

Saturday, 24 June 2023 21:59

Russian generals late on Friday accused Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, the mercenary tycoon, of trying to mount a coup against President Vladimir V. Putin, as the Russian authorities opened an investigation into Mr. Prigozhin for “organizing an armed rebellion.” 224

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