Russian paramilitary forces help Niger's junta regain control after mutiny

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Russian paramilitary forces intervened to help Niger's military junta regain control after mutinous soldiers attacked the presidential palace and a military base at Niamey's main airport. The loyalist forces gradually reestablished control following the mutiny.

Niger’s defence ministry on Sunday said its forces were gradually regaining control after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday. The mutineers stormed the presidential palace and camped at a military base in Niamey's main airport, resisting efforts from loyalist forces, until Russia’s Africa Corps intervened, several analysts said.