Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
It hosts Nigerien military aircraft and drones, as well as an Alliance of Sahel States counter-terrorism unit.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are all military-ruled countries that have cut ties with Western partners and strengthened their co-operation with Russia.
For Niger's government, Saturday's mutiny highlights that the military is dealing not only with an external insurgency, but also signs of discontent within its own ranks.
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