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Two Indians killed, one abducted in terror attack in Niger; Indian Mission
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Indian Embassy in Niamey is in touch with the local authorities to repatriate the mortal remains of those killed and ensure safe release of the abducted Indian.
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US reaches agreement with Niger to withdraw military forces by Sep 15
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Niger's military government announced in March that it had ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in the country.
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Hundreds march in Niger demanding withdrawal of US troops
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Hundreds of people erupted in protest on the streets of the Niger capital, demanding the withdrawal of US troops after the military rulers further shifted their strategy by ending a defence accord with the US and welcoming Russian military instructors, Al Jazeera reported on Saturday.
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Niger suspends military pact with US "with immediate effect"
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
The agreement that allowed US military personnel and civilian defence staff to operate from Niger lost its existence a week after senior US officials, led by Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and US Africa Command head General Michael Langley, visited the West Afric
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Niger coup supporters stages protest in Niamey, calls for French ambassado
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Thousands of people supporting the new military rulers of the West African Country, Niger rallied near a military base housing French soldiers on Saturday, demanding that France withdraw its ambassadors and troops from the country as sought by the new Junta establishment, Al Jazeera reported
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Niger: ECOWAS delegation meets ousted President Bazoum, junta leader
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A delegation from West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS met ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum and also held talks with junta leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani, AL Jazeera reported on Saturday.
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We want to ensure President Bazoum is safe and hard-earned democracy of Ni
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The US State Department on Tuesday stated that in connection with the Niger coup, the utmost priority of Washington is the safety of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family and respect towards the “hard-earned” democracy of Niamey.
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MEA asks Indian nationals in Niger to leave country
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"All those Indian nationals who have not registered with the Indian embassy in Niamey (Niger capital) are strongly advised to do so expeditiously, Indian nationals can reach emergency contact in the embassy of india in Niamey: +22799759975", added MEA.
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Niger: As Junta holds onto control, hopes for dialogue fade
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The junta also named a new head to the country’s presidential guard, the unit tasked with protecting Bazoum but which detained him last month. General Tchiani, who led the unit at the time of the coup, now appears to be in charge of the country, The New York Times reported.
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Niger military sends reinforcements to capital
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late last month when President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup d’etat by the presidential guard. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) responded days later by enacting sanctions and issuing an ultimatum to the ruling milit
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Niger: Acting US deputy secretary of state Victoria Nuland meets junta mem
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Nuland is the highest level US official to meet in person with the military putschists. Her trip to the capital city of Niamey – made at the request of Secretary of State Antony Blinken – comes less than two weeks after members of Niger’s presidential guard seized power and a day after the d
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Fresh tension grips Niger as deadline for coup leaders to restore democrac
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Two neighbouring countries, Mali and Burkina-Faso, who have both been subject to recent coups, strongly opposed ECOWAS moves and have promised military support for Niger in case of foreign intervention.
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