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U.S. declares ousting of Niger’s president a coup, suspends military aid, trainingIn the months since July's coup the U.S. has drawdown some of its troops and moved others from the air base near the capital Niamey, to another in Agadez.WorldOct 10, 2023
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Niger residents, fearing invasion, call for army recruitment to protect coupECOWAS has activated a 'standby force' to restore order in Niger after the junta ignored a deadline to release and reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.WorldAug 16, 2023
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Niger coup leaders to prosecute deposed president for ‘high treason’Mohamed Bazoum Bazoum was ousted by members of his presidential guard on July 26 and has since been under house arrest in the presidential compound in the capital, Niamey.WorldAug 14, 2023
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Niger’s military leaders shore up support as hundreds rally in the capitalThe coup has been strongly condemned by Western countries and the West African regional bloc known as ECOWAS, which has threatened to use force.WorldAug 3, 2023
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Niger coup: European nations carry out evacuations as regional tensions riseFrance, Italy and Spain all announced evacuations for their citizens and other Europeans following concerns that they could become trapped after soldiers seized power.WorldAug 2, 2023
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Niger coup ‘threatens the stability’ of region, Canada says. What to knowOn July 26, Niger’s presidential guard claimed to have overthrown Mohamed Bazoum, the country's democratically elected president, after detaining him in his palace.WorldAug 1, 2023
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Canada ‘strongly condemns’ Niger coup, but not threatening sanctions yetThe Trudeau government has given no indication it is thinking of cutting back on development and humanitarian dollars for Niger, which has amounted to roughly $60 million per year.WorldJul 31, 2023
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Niger coup leaders given ultimatum to reinstate president in one weekEconomic sanctions could have a deep impact on Nigeriens, who live in the third-poorest country in the world, according to the latest U.N. data.WorldJul 31, 2023
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Niger government defiant after army claims to oust presidentPeople in Niger awoke to a divided country Thursday after mutinous soldiers claimed to have ousted the president. But the government said it will never accept their rule.WorldJul 27, 2023
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