Thousands in Niger rally in support of coup leaders | News

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An estimated 30,000 people gather in the capital Niamey at a stadium, some draped in Russian flags, as the threat of regional military intervention looms.

Thousands of supporters of a military coup in Niger have gathered at a stadium as a deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to return deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power is set to expire.

A delegation of members of the now-ruling National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) arrived at the 30,000-seat stadium in the capital Niamey on Sunday to cheers from supporters, many of whom carried…



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