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Niger's junta says 'regaining control'after clashes in capital

Niger's defense ministry said the armed forces were progressively ‌retaking ⁠control ‌of sites targeted in ⁠an overnight attack on the ‌capital Niamey, according to a ‌statement read on state television, which resumed broadcasting on Saturday after temporarily going offl

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Niger's junta says 'regaining control' after clashes in capital

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