Niger authorities thanked Russia for help in suppressing the rebellion
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- The Niger authorities expressed gratitude to Russia for its support after the attempted armed rebellion on August 30.
- The government of the country noted the role of the African Corps of the Russian Armed Forces in suppressing the coup directed against state institutions.
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Why It Matters
On August 30, an armed rebellion was attempted in Niger with the aim of seizing key government facilities.
Niger authorities have expressed gratitude to Russia for its help after an attempted rebellion provoked by France. RIA Novosti writes about this with reference to the press secretary of the government of the African country, Suman Boubacar.
Babacar also thanked other friendly countries, including Algeria.
“Countries have demonstrated, from the very beginning of these events, solidarity towards the people of Niger and its institutions,” Boubacar added.
An attempted armed rebellion in Niger occurred on August 30. The rebels tried to seize television, an air base and fire at the presidential palace. In addition, they tried to enter the territory of the hotel where employees of the Russian embassy live.
However, the coup was suppressed by the forces of the African Corps of the Armed Forces (AF) of Russia, which was noted by the authorities of the African republic.
Open Questions
- What is the future role of the Afrika Korps in Niger?
- What is the concrete evidence of French involvement in the rebellion?
