Russian paramilitary forces help Niger's junta regain control after mutiny
Summary
Niger’s military is regaining control after a mutiny by some soldiers who attacked the presidential palace and a military base at the country’s main airport. The loyalist forces, supported by Russian paramilitary troops, defeated the mutineers and restored calm in the capital Niamey.Key Facts
- The mutiny started late Friday at Niamey’s Diori Hamani International Airport and near the presidential palace.
- Mutinous soldiers stormed the presidential palace and took hostages at the military air base located at the airport.
- Russian paramilitary forces, known as Russia’s Africa Corps, helped loyalist troops regain control.
- The unrest lasted several hours with clashes and gunfire continuing until late Saturday.
- Dozens of mutineers were arrested or killed and shown on state TV; their legal fate is unknown.
- The mutiny was partly driven by frustrations over worsening security and deadly jihadist attacks in Niger.
- Niger’s military junta has ruled since a 2023 coup but has struggled to improve the country’s safety.
- The region around Niger, including Burkina Faso and Mali, is also experiencing increased instability and military takeovers.
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