'Narrow opportunity' to restore democracy in Niger after attempted coup: US official
The United States assess that there is only a "narrow opportunity" to restore democratic order in Niger, a senior official told ABC News.
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The United States assess that there is only a "narrow opportunity" to restore democratic order in Niger, a senior official told ABC News.
The United States assess that there is only a "narrow opportunity" to restore democratic order in Niger, a senior official told ABC News.
High-ranking officials at the U.S. Department of State are trying to restore democratic order in Niger, a key U.S. ally on counterterrorism. The official told ABC News on Monday that the U.S. does not believe the military general behind the recent events, Col. Maj. Abdourahmane Tchiani, has widespread support among Niger's public. Military leaders in Niger are hesitant to act against Tchiani over fear that any intervention will prompt the Nigerian presidential guard -- led by the general -- to t
Japan: The Situation in the Republic of Niger
The army in the west African nation of Niger said Thursday it would offer no resistance to the forces that seized power in an armed coup this week.