Nigerien President Bazoum Safely Rescued from Guard Uprising
TL;DR
Soldiers from Niger's presidential guard are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in Niamey, which has been blocked off by military vehicles. Ministries near the palace have also been blocked off, and staff inside the palace have been unable to access their offices. The situation remains unclear, but the presidency stated that Bazoum and his family are safe. This comes less than a month after Nigeria's president called for swift action against insecurity and coups in the region. Niger is a key ally to Western powers in the fight against the Sahel region's rebel uprising.
- President Bazoum ‘safe’, guard uprising ‘in’ vain: Nigerien presidency Al Jazeera English
- Niger president reportedly held by guards but aides say uprising 'in vain' Reuters
- Niger guards blockade president's palace - reports BBC
- Soldiers Attempt Coup in Niger, Its President's Office Says The New York Times
- Niger presidential guards are holding President Bazoum inside palace - security sources Reuters
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