The junta that seized power in Niger detained more senior politicians, their party said, defying international calls to restore democratic rule, while fellow military rulers in West Africa expressed their support
in Niger last week detained senior politicians on Monday, their party said, defying international calls to restore democratic rule, while fellow military rulers in West Africa expressed their support.
But the juntas of neighbouring Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea all voiced their support for the coup's leaders on Monday. But attacks on civilians and soldiers persist, fomenting discontent and straining relations with Western powers.Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara
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