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Niger Rebels Cancel Curfew Imposed on July 27

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Abdourahmane Tchiani - Sputnik International, 1920, 30.08.2023
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Rebels in Niger have canceled a curfew that was imposed in the country on July 27, the the Riyadh-based broadcaster reported broadcaster reported on Wednesday.
A coup in Niger took place on July 26. President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. Most Western countries as well as ECOWAS condemned it. In early August, ECOWAS adopted a plan for a potential military intervention in Niger.
The Nigerien National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) announced the annulment of all security and military agreements with France, broadcaster added.
ECOWAS Senegalese troops hold their position in Barra, across from the Gambian capital Banjul - Sputnik International, 1920, 28.08.2023
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Last week, the Foreign Ministry of Niger decided to deprive French Ambassador Sylvain Itte of agrement and ask him to leave the country within 48 hours. Paris said that took note of Niger’s request to ambassador, but noted that rebels have no authority to make such decisions.
Over the weekend, mass rallies with the participation of a number of generals of the Nigerien army were held at the French base in Niamey. The participants chanted slogans in support of the army and expressed their position against France.
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