Niger's government mobilises troops as gunfire reported near presidential palace
Niger's government mobilises troops as gunfire reported near presidential palace
Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out early Saturday across several areas of Niger's capital, including the airport and near the presidency in what multiple sources said was an attack by mutinous soldiers. Authorities in Niamey called for calm and said the government was mobilising security forces.
Sustained gunfire and explosions rang out early Saturday across several areas of Niger's capital, including the airport and near the presidency in what multiple sources said was an attack by mutinous soldiers. Authorities in Niamey called for calm and said the government was mobilising security forces.