Niger's Coup Leaders Seek Assistance from Russian Group Wagner
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The military leaders of Niger have reportedly sought assistance from the Russian mercenary group Wagner in response to a potential military intervention by the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS. The request was made during a visit by coup leader General Salifou Mody to Mali, according to sources. The junta faces a deadline to release and reinstate the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, set by ECOWAS. France's foreign affairs minister has stated that the threat of intervention by ECOWAS is credible. Niger has been considered a reliable counterterrorism partner in the region.
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