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Niger junta says Russian mercenaries helped thwart mutiny

Niger's junta claims it stopped a 24-hour mutiny with assistance from Russian mercenaries.

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The reported intervention highlights instability within Niger and the growing operational role of Russian mercenaries in the country.

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  1. Niger Junta Claims to Thwart 24-Hour Mutiny with Help from Russian Mercenaries ↗breitbart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 5:16 AM UTC
  2. Niger Junta Claims to Thwart 24-Hour Mutiny with Help from Russian Mercenaries ↗breitbart.com · Recorded source date: Sep 1, 2026, 2:47 PM UTC

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Members of Niger’s presidential guard, reportedly helped by Russian forces, retook a key airbase in Niamey after mutinous soldiers seized it. Niger’s junta said it was gradually restoring control after clashes around sensitive state sites.

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