Military Coup
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How economic shocks and political tensions led to 'failed coup' in Bolivia against Luis Arce?
World | Jun 27, 2024, 08:12 PM ISTIn the dramatic three-hour standoff, Bolivian troops seized control of the capital's main square with armoured personnel carriers and crashed a tank on the presidential standoff. As President Luis Arce confronted the army commander, it became clear that the coup had no political support.
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France completes military withdrawal from Niger in major blow to counterterrorism ops in West Africa
World | Dec 23, 2023, 05:51 PM ISTThe military junta in Niger seized power in July and ousted democratically-elected Mohamed Bazoum, and made France's military withdrawal one of their key demands. The military coup and the subsequent military withdrawal is a major setback for the terror fight against Islamist insurgents.
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France announces withdrawal of troops, ambassador from junta-controlled Niger after weeks of turmoil
World | Sep 25, 2023, 08:13 AM ISTFrance had refused an order from the Niger's junta regime for its ambassador Sylvain Itte to leave the country, saying that it does not recognise the authority of the coup leaders.
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French envoy, diplomats 'being held hostage' in junta-ruled Niger, claims President Emmanuel Macron
World | Sep 16, 2023, 12:57 PM ISTThe military junta in Niger had earlier ordered the French envoy to leave the country and gave him a 48-hour deadline, which he defied by choosing to remain in the country.
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Gabon military leader Brice Nguema sworn in as President after last week's coup ousting Ali Bongo
World | Sep 04, 2023, 06:55 PM ISTGabon is now the sixth former France colony to fall prey to military coups in the last three years, a sign of weakening French influence in the region.
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Gabon's military coup: What led to President Ali Bongo Ondimba's ouster? EXPLAINED
Explainers | Aug 31, 2023, 04:36 PM ISTThe 64-year-old Ali Bongo has been in power since 2009 after the death of his father Omar Bongo, who ruled the country for 41 years since 1967.
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Defying Niger's ruling junta, French envoy to stay in his post in Niamey despite being told to leave
World | Aug 28, 2023, 06:38 PM ISTSylvain Itte was ordered by the Nigerien Foreign Ministry to leave the country within 48 hours on Sunday, citing "actions of the French government contrary to the interests of Niger".
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African Union suspends Niger over coup, demands 'effective restoration of constitutional order'
World | Aug 22, 2023, 07:09 PM ISTThe AU Council also has called on all member-states and the international community to reject the "unconstututional change of government" in Niger and "refrain from any action likely to grant legitimacy to the illegal regime."
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Putin urges for 'peaceful resolution' in Niger after military coup in telephonic call with Mali Prez
World | Aug 15, 2023, 10:52 PM IST"In particular, [they] emphasized the need to settle the situation around the Republic of Niger exclusively by peaceful political and diplomatic means," said the Kremlin in a statement.
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India issues advisory for its citizens in Niger as political turmoil deepens after military coup
India | Aug 12, 2023, 12:05 AM IST"In light of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals whose presence is not essential are advised to leave the country as soon as possible," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.
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Niger coup leaders threatened to kill President Bazoum if military intervention happens: Officials
World | Aug 10, 2023, 11:43 PM ISTMeanwhile, the 15-member regional bloc in West Africa, known as ECOWAS, deployed a 'standby force' to restore Bazoum's presidency in Niger.
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Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum running out of food, living in appalling conditions
World | Aug 09, 2023, 08:58 PM ISTSince Bazoum's detainment in the presidential palace after the military coup in June 26, his family has been living without electricity or running water.
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Wagner group taking advantage of instability after Niger coup: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
World | Aug 08, 2023, 09:12 PM IST"Every single place that this Wagner group has gone, death, destruction and exploitation have followed," said US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the group's involvement with Niger coup leaders.
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West African leaders to convene in Nigeria on Thursday after Niger coup leaders defy deadline
World | Aug 07, 2023, 11:51 PM ISTThe 15-member regional bloc in West Africa, known as ECOWAS, had set a week's deadline for the Niger military junta to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
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Niger coup: Junta severs military ties with France, ousted 'hostage' leader seeks US intervention
World | Aug 04, 2023, 05:59 PM IST“All aggression or attempt at aggression against the state of Niger will see an immediate response and without warning," said Colonel Maj. Amadou Abdramane, a spokesperson for the coup leaders.
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EXPLAINED | Why Niger citizens are protesting against France and why nations are supporting the coup
Explainers | Aug 02, 2023, 10:30 PM ISTAfter the recent attack on the French embassy in Niamey, European nationals have launched evacuation efforts amid fears of a growing crisis in Niger following the sudden military coup.
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France prepares to evacuate citizens from Niger as military coup get support from African nations
World | Aug 04, 2023, 05:50 PM ISTOn Sunday, thousands of junta supporters surging through the streets of the national capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags and denouncing France, fuelling the evacuation efforts.
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Niger coup: Head of presidential guard Abdourahmane Tchiani declares himself as new head of state
World | Jul 29, 2023, 07:23 AM ISTThe military general said that the troops took over the government due to several problems related to economic crises and corruption, and vowed to fulfill Niger's international commitments.
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Niger's military announces coup, President Bazoum's government removed
World | Jul 27, 2023, 10:08 AM ISTCol Maj Amadou Abdramane, with nine other formally dressed fighters behind him, said on Wednesday, "We, the protection and security powers... have chosen to stop the system you know."
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Myanmar mass killings: Resistance groups accuse Army of killing 22 people in 2 villages
World | Mar 15, 2023, 05:30 PM ISTMembers of armed resistance groups accused the military government of the massacre but the so-called administration denied the charges.