Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed coup: What to know
Niger’s military government has accused France of orchestrating a failed mutiny that rocked the capital, Niamey, last week.
Niger has since ordered the withdrawal of about 1,500 French troops, expelled the French ambassador, revoked a number of bilateral military agreements and suspended French state-funded stations, such as France 24 and RFI, from broadcasting there.
The rise in anti-French sentiment has helped coup leaders in a number of countries claim legitimacy, including in Niger, where France has a long history of brutality.
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