Niger: General Tiani, saved by Russia, now a hostage of Moscow

General Abdourahamane Tiani avoided a mutiny thanks to Russian intervention.

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Part of the regular army refused to fire on mutineers, forcing him to negotiate with Moscow.

Niger's government, now dependent on Russia, holds a cabinet meeting to assess the situation.

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