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Nigeriens Rally With Russian Flags In Support Of Coup Leader; Uncertainty Looms Over Niger's Future

Following the ousting of Niger's democratically elected president by mutinous soldiers, Nigeriens take to the streets in a pro-coup rally, expressing support for coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani. The country grapples with uncertainty as tensions rise and the African Union issues an ultimatum for the junta to restore the democratically elected government.

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Following the ousting of Niger's democratically elected president by mutinous soldiers, Nigeriens take to the streets in a pro-coup rally, expressing support for coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani. The country grapples with uncertainty as tensions rise and the African Union issues an ultimatum for the junta to restore the democratically elected government.