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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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With pressure on Niger mounting, armed intervention unlikely: expertECOWAS activated its standby force and the U.S. says Niger's military junta is responsible for the health of the ousted president. An expert says intervention isn't likely.WorldAug 11, 2023
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West African nations forming military force for possible Niger interventionUntil the coup, it was also an ally for the West after Mali and others turned against former colonial power France in favour of closer ties with Russia.WorldAug 11, 2023
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West African summit stresses Niger diplomacy, but military options openECOWAS, a regional West African bloc, said it could activate its Standby Force to impose stability in Niger. Coup leaders have ignored previous invasion threats.WorldAug 10, 2023
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Niger coup leaders dig in with cabinet appointments, rejects talksThe United States has some 1,100 military personnel in the country and has seen Niger as a strategic and reliable partner in the region.WorldAug 9, 2023
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Niger coup: West African nations, UN attempt last minute diplomacy to restore democracyNearly two weeks since the coup and Niamey's mostly quiet streets are interspersed with pro-junta rallies, anti-foreign rhetoric and residents waving Russian flags.WorldAug 8, 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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