Mutinying soldiers clash in Niger capital; junta claims control
By The BriefBrief
Mutinying soldiers sparked armed clashes in Niger’s capital on Saturday, alarming residents. The ruling junta said it had largely regained control after hours of heavy exchanges around sensitive sites, while sources said the rebels were holed up at an airbase near the airport.
WHO:Niger’s ruling junta
WHAT:Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger’s capital; the junta said it regained control.
