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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.

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WATCH: Thousands rally in support of military junta in Niger

One of the gatherings took place in front of the French embassy. The crowd was dispersed with tear gas bombs.

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African Union gives Niger rebels 15-day ultimatum

If General Omar Tchiani and his men do not yield, the AU has threatened to impose what it has called "extreme sanctions" on the African nation.

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EU suspends all security cooperation with Niger in wake of military co

The US has said it will continue to provide humanitarian aid to the West African country. The European Union will not.

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WATCH: Niger ruling party HQ torched by coup supporters

Niger's armed forces chief on Thursday declared his support for troops who said they had overthrown the government, despite a defiant stand by the country's elected president and an outcry from the world community.

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Niger's president vows democracy will prevail after coup declared

Niger's president defiantly declared Thursday that democracy would prevail, a day after mutinous soldiers detained him and announced they had seized power in a coup over the West African country’s deteriorating security situation.

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Niger in the grip of attempted coup against President Mohamed Bazoum

Disgruntled members of the elite Presidential Guard sealed off access to the president's residence and offices in the capital Niamey, and after talks broke down "refused to release the president," said an anonymous presidential source.

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Niger: President Mohamed Bazoum detained by the presidential guard

Niger, a large but severely poor former French colony, has seen frequent military coups and army rebellions since independence in 1960.

Kyrgyzstan

Arrests in Kyrgyzstan over attempted coup days after EU leaders' visit

The Central Asian nation's security agency confirmed more than 30 arrests among groups involved in allegedly plotting a coup.

Russia

Wagner boss denies coup accusations - ISW

Yevgeny Prigozhin argued his mercenary force does not have the personnel needed to topple the Kremlin.

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Watch: Thousands in Argentina mark anniversary of dictatorship coup

Thousands of people in Argentina marked the 47th anniversary of the last military coup, which human rights organizations believe killed at least 30,000 people.

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Was Chilean poet Pablo Neruda murdered? And if so by whom?

The famed Chilean writer and diplomat officially died of cancer just 12 days after a military coup. New evidence suggests that's not what actually killed him.

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Watch: Lima braced for more protests after weeks of unrest

Peruvian farmers protest against President Dina Boluarte following weeks of deadly unrest and a state of emergency. At least 42 people have died over 5 weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces.

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Peaceful protests in Peru after deadly clashes

Protestors showed their support for police as well as citizens killed and injured in violent clashes in Peru following the removal of the president from office last week.

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Protests continue in Sudan despite deal to end post-coup crisis

Sudanese demonstrators took to the streets of the capital Khartoum to protest a recent deal between military leaders and civilian factions, aimed at ending the crisis caused by last year's military coup. "This settlement is a betrayal to the blood of the martyrs," says a protester.

Germany

Police investigate German coup plot fuelled by conspiracy claims

German police are investigating a plot to overturn their country’s government that included a large amount of money and weapons.

World News

Peru appoints first female leader after President Castillo impeached

Former president Pedro Castillo was impeached by Congress on Tuesday and later arrested on suspicion of rebellion.

Germany

Germany raids: Extreme right group had plan for coup d'état

Extreme right group raids in Germany had plans for coup d'état, says Haldenwang

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Authorities in Germany name arrested alleged members of all coup plot

German police staged nationwide raids on Wednesday and arrested 25 people suspected of belonging to a far-right "terror cell" plotting to overthrow the government and attack parliament.

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Portugal sends coup investigators to São Tomé and Príncipe

Four people were killed in the events of last Friday, but authorities in the tiny equitorial nation say order has now been restored.

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