Home Contact Us Tip Us: [email protected]
Hot Stories
Recent Stories
Niger Coup: Citizens Attack Politicians On The Street And Set Ruling Party HQ On Fire (Videos)
Posted by Thandiubani on Fri 28th Jul, 2023 - tori.ngThe 64-year-old, who was elected as Niger's president two years ago, is a key Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in West Africa.
Youths in supporters of the coup in Niger have taken to the streets to protest.
They were seen attacking the headquarters of the ousted president's party and politicians before setting the headquarters on fire.
The youths also were seen stoning and burning cars outside.
In shocking scenes, groups of civilians with some holding Russian flags in beating up politicians who were allies of President Mohamed Bazoum - who was taken captive on Wednesday.
Following the TV announcement on Thursday by some soldiers of a successful coup, Russia joined other countries and the UN in calling for Bazoum's release.
The 64-year-old, who was elected as Niger's president two years ago, is a key Western ally in the fight against Islamist militants in West Africa.
The US and France, who colonized Niger, both have military bases in the uranium-rich country - and have condemned the coup.
Watch video below:
🇳🇪#Niger #Niamey the local population is attcking the former administration ministries and setting them on fire. The yesterday’s coup which unfolded peacefully today turn to ransack and distruction. Military junta supported by external forces and regional assistance. pic.twitter.com/q4GLX39kSp
— Gabrian (@511ZGS) July 27, 2023
#Niger: unfortunate scenes of coup supporters set on fire and destroyed vehicles outside Bazoum’s political party PNDS-Tarayya office. pic.twitter.com/ZmZzjyVbDF
— Rida Lyammouri (@rmaghrebi) July 27, 2023
Niger Coup; Citizens attacking politicians. pic.twitter.com/BMMW415RKP
— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) July 27, 2023
Top Stories
Stories from this Category
Recent Stories
