Alleged mutiny: Tension in Niger Republic as Presidential Guard seals off State House

Alleged mutiny: Tension in Niger Republic as Presidential Guard seals off State House

There is tension in Niger Republic after security was tightened around the Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces. According to security sources, the Presidential Guard, backed by armoured vehicles, reinforced security around the Presidency on the night of July 3 and into July 4 after what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit of the Niger Armed For…