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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Nigeriens in Niamey demand the departure of French troops Pro-junta supporters in Niger took to the streets of Niamey on Sunday to demand the departure of French troops. 28/08/2023
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Now playing Next no comment Watch: Protesters in Niger denounce France, wave the Russian flag Thousands of supporters of the junta that took over Niger in a coup earlier this week marched through the streets of Niamey, on Sunday waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France. 31/07/2023
Now playing Next Niger France warns attacks on its interests in Niger will not be tolerated Protesters vandalised the French embassy in Niamey after a military junta moved to seize power in the aid- and security-dependent West African nation. 30/07/2023
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