| 单词 | junta |
| 例句 | The editorial was mentioned on the government radio station in Haiti, and the junta promptly declared that Farmer had slandered the Haitian government. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z A military junta had filled the vacuum of power, and the corruption and cruelty were as bad as ever. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Several times a day the four generals of the junta appeared on the screen, seated between the coat of arms and the flag, to announce various edicts: they were the new heroes of the nation. The House of the Spirits: A Novel 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z By late 1990, it seemed possible that Haiti might have a legitimate national election, though it wouldn’t happen without resistance from the junta. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z As the junta continued to rule with an iron fist, Farmer became increasingly frustrated and angry. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z In Argentina riots're being reported in the major cities, with lootings and shootings, and some people're saying it's just a matter of time before the junta's toppled. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z He invited a group of influential nuns from the Catholic group Pax Christi to Haiti, hoping when they returned to the States they would spread the truth about the junta’s abuses. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Haitians had been hopeful after Baby Doc Duvalier and his secret police had been chased from power, yet the military leaders of the new junta were even more brutal. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z The suspect most locals considered the killer was a member of the junta. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Our Foreign Office've been trying to restart negotiations, but the junta are telling us to get stuffed. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z The Daily Mail listed all the lies the junta are telling their people. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z During the rule of the junta, he had been expelled from the country for his political views. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z Farmer was hoping Aristide would openly challenge the junta by running for president. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z It was the time of the junta, and because he couldn’t obtain the necessary medicines, he watched helplessly as the first patient died from the disease. Mountains Beyond Mountains 2013-04-13T00:00:00Z This results in a military junta that lasts for ten years, eventually being defeated by Seldon. Forward the Foundation! by Isaac Asimov- review 2013-05-17T08:00:00Z But that film also led to the start of Mr. Gerima’s troubles with the Derg, the Communist military junta that replaced Haile Selassie. Haile Gerima?s Films Mirror Ethiopia?s Struggle 2010-03-29T22:08:00Z The latest of many crackdowns in Pattaya happened after foreign newspaper reports last month, which drew an angry response from junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha, for whom bringing order is a mantra. Sex in Thai city frustrates junta 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z Yates' original film was one of the first and only documentary records of the Guatemalan civil war between peasant revolutionaries and the genocidal military junta backed by the United States. 'Granito' returns to Guatemala's civil war 2011-11-23T22:26:08Z She describes Montevideo during the junta as a place where curiosity dies, “a place to shrink into yourself and mind your own business.” A Tale of Five Women 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z “What would have happened if the Argentine military junta had had facial recognition technology, in Guatemala if they had more sophisticated biometric surveillance?” In the Search for Latin America’s Disappeared, Memories and Evidence Entwine 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z What is more, one of those very generals, Thein Sein, who ran the old junta, is now not only Myanmar’s president, but also the architect of the country’s unexpected and quite ambitious reform agenda. In Far-Flung Myanmar, a Land of Contradictions 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Thailand’s government, at the time led by a military junta, became very protective of the story, barring unauthorized access to the Wild Boars or their parents. Director promises dank thrills in Thai cave boys rescue saga 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z “We had already condemned the Chilean junta,” adds Stuart, who is 74. On your way, Pinochet! The factory workers who fought fascism from Glasgow 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z A nominally civilian government has replaced a long-ruling military junta in Burma, but Thura said that 25 percent of the country's parliament is filled by military officers. Brit and American comedy dance at 'Secret Ball' 2012-03-05T08:31:05Z The junta was one of several Latin American dictatorships of the period, which cooperated in a system known as Operation Condor, an extrajudicial campaign of violent repression against political dissidents. Democracies don’t bounce back post-dictatorship. "Argentina, 1985" shows how justice looks afterward 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z The country had only returned to democracy a year earlier, and there still were no guarantees that the military junta that had tortured, killed and disappeared thousands of people was gone for good. In the Search for Latin America’s Disappeared, Memories and Evidence Entwine 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Following the lead of Myanmar’s reformist government, this former crony of the junta is embracing philanthropy and what his son recently described to Reuters as “foundation work.” Visiting Myanmar: It’s Complicated 2012-08-03T16:32:39Z And when Argentina returned to democracy a year later, they were widely seen as tainted by their association with the reviled military junta. Falklands war TV drama tells forgotten story of Argentina's soldiers 2013-04-14T12:23:43Z The military junta that ruled the country for a half century spent very little on health care — roughly 2 percent of GDP in 2009, according to the World Health Organization. Desperate for health care in Myanmar 2012-06-22T14:06:00Z In countries such as Algeria, Egypt, Syria and Yemen, coups in the 1950s and 1960s brought juntas of army officers to power. Burning down their house 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z Crafted entirely out of the televised 1985 trial of Argentina’s military junta, “The Trial” lays bare horrific crimes while showing the courage of victims, survivors and their families. ‘The Trial’ Review: Seeking Justice for Argentina 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Galeano was imprisoned in 1973 after a coup d’état opened the way for the rule of a military junta in Uruguay. Eduardo Galeano, Uruguayan Voice of Anti-Capitalism, Is Dead at 74 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z Stung by foreign headlines portraying the seaside resort of Pattaya as "Sin City" and "The World's Sex Capital", Thailand's junta has begun a new effort to re-brand it. Sex in Thai city frustrates junta 2017-03-26T04:00:00Z It will need to be formally approved by the ruling junta, also known as the National Council for Peace and Order. Thailand to recognize 'third gender' in new constitution: panel 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z He is also remembered by Greeks for his opposition to the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967-74, a time during which he was persecuted and jailed, and his music outlawed. Body of Greek composer Theodorakis to lie in state 2021-09-06T04:00:00Z However, the smaller-scale attacks of these groups cannot be equated with a junta's state terrorism. Democracies don’t bounce back post-dictatorship. "Argentina, 1985" shows how justice looks afterward 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z US diplomats make it clear they would prefer India to be less friendly towards the ruling junta and work to encourage democracy. WikiLeaks cables show warming relationship between India and US 2010-12-16T21:30:23Z She refused to leave Myanmar to visit him, fearing the ruling junta would block her return. Actress Yeoh blacklisted, deported from Myanmar 2011-06-28T08:58:00Z The junta ordered that hundreds of children of assassinated leftists be adopted by other families. Snatched by Argentina junta as a baby, musician back with family 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z Though the junta has criminalized “affronts to decency,” jailing and torturing queer citizens alongside dissidents and guerrilla fighters, Romina is tired of delaying her life: “Why not resist. Also I will never love a man.” A Tale of Five Women 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z After the 2007 Saffron Revolution, when the junta killed dozens of pro-democracy demonstrators and arrested thousands more, the Bush administration froze his assets and blocked him and his family from traveling to the United States. Visiting Myanmar: It’s Complicated 2012-08-03T16:32:39Z The play takes place in the office reception of “la junta,” a liminal space that conveys the timeless vacuousness of bureaucratic hellscapes. Asked to Adapt a Classic Play, This Writer Rethought Her Life 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Jalloud was a member of the junta that staged a 1969 coup bringing Gaddafi to power and was once seen as Gaddafi's second in command, but fell out of favor in the 1990s. Battle rages utside besieged Libyan capital 2011-08-20T12:02:03Z But laurels must also go to Myanmar, the Southeast Asian country that languished after a military junta took power in 1988 and overturned a democratic election. In Far-Flung Myanmar, a Land of Contradictions 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Dictatorship or democracy, left-wing revolutionary or right-wing junta, the exhibition argues, ruling parties across Latin America, and their paymasters in Washington and Moscow, shared what Mr. Bergdoll calls a “poetics of developmentalism.” Review: ‘Latin America in Construction: Architecture 1955-1980’ at MoMA 2015-04-30T04:00:00Z They immigrated to Michigan later that decade, after the military junta known as the Derg began a campaign of terror. Julie Mehretu’s Long Journey Home 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z That said, Sly credited its message with encouraging the Myanmar people to overthrow the military junta. Taylor Swift v Katy Perry: when even an actual olive branch can't end the froideur 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z The last time the party contested an election was in 1990, when its landslide win was ignored by the junta. Rock star welcome for Suu Kyi on Myanmar campaign trail 2012-02-11T12:24:05Z Some were inspired by the abduction of babies by Argentina’s military junta during the 1976-1983 “Dirty War,” but their theme is as universal — and as ominous — as any Brothers Grimm fable. Review | In the galleries: Exploring the many perspectives of terricide 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z They resisted and suffered, but outlived the junta. A Tale of Five Women 2019-09-03T04:00:00Z The New Founding Fathers, the white-guy junta who initiated the purge 25 years before this film occurs, have for some unstated reason moved Election Day from November to May. Review: ‘The Purge: Election Year’ Offers a Campaign Platform of Blood Lust 2016-06-30T04:00:00Z Members of the junta are on record expressing the view on the morning of September 22 that if Neruda flew into exile, his plane would fall into the sea. Pablo Neruda's importance was as much political as poetic 2013-04-10T09:42:31Z Ms. Yates’s original film was one of the first and only documentary records of the Guatemalan civil war between peasant revolutionaries and the genocidal military junta backed by the United States. | 'Granito: How to Nail a Dictator': ?Granito: How to Nail a Dictator? - Review 2011-09-13T22:51:03Z She's informed, brutally and sadly, by a girl she has befriended, a girl she loves, who tears away from her when she finds out that Perla's father is a member of the junta. 'Perla': Novel revisits the dirtiest of wars 2012-04-26T20:06:03Z Chilean voters were given a choice: Vote “Yes,” and the military junta led by Pinochet would retain control of the country. ‘No’: The power of one word against tyranny 2013-03-28T21:43:19Z The authors never address how Kissinger’s support for military juntas in Chile, Argentina and other Latin American states underwrote regional violence. Learning From Henry Kissinger 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z In 1973, the socialist government of Chile was overthrown by a military junta led by Gen. ‘Chile ’76’ Review: Domestic Unease That Twists Into Intrigue 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z A Western diplomat who asked to remain unidentified told me that “most of the owners of hotels, airlines and other parts of the travel industry are cronies” of the former junta. Visiting Myanmar: It’s Complicated 2012-08-03T16:32:39Z Thant crosses the border into China, he finds shopping malls, amusement parks and heritage tourism, all evidence of the growing consumerism that is one of the factors driving China's alliance with the Burmese junta. Siddhartha Deb welcomes a study of Burma's relations with its powerful neighbours 2011-08-19T21:55:02Z He is also remembered for his opposition to the military junta that ruled Greece from 1967 to 1974, a time during which he was persecuted and jailed and his music outlawed. Thousands gather for Crete burial of composer Theodorakis 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Not surprisingly, the Lannister-Small Council junta overestimates its ability to overthrow anything effectively—even the High Sparrow, a fuzzy-haired old zealot named after a bird. “Game of Thrones”: Moving Right Along 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z The most egregious example occurred in 2008, when the junta initially prevented international aid workers from accessing victims of a devastating cyclone. Desperate for health care in Myanmar 2012-06-22T14:06:00Z Myanmar, once a pariah state that was ruled for decades by a repressive military junta, is emerging from two years of landmark political and economic liberalization. Special Report: Travel Asia: In Myanmar, Sailing in the Wake of Kipling and Orwell 2013-08-30T07:54:37Z The vote was the nation's first in 20 years, and in March, the junta handed power to a civilian government. Myanmar deports Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh 2011-06-28T10:39:18Z After British intervention, the Greek junta agreed not to sentence Andrew to death if he left the country. Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock 2021-04-09T04:00:00Z The junta ordered that hundreds of children of assassinated leftists be handed over to families more sympathetic to the dictatorship. Argentina rights activist to meet kidnapped grandson after 36 years 2014-08-05T04:00:00Z Santiago Mitre's film details the complex judicial process against members of the military junta, which helped secure Argentina's democratic future after years of repression that killed tens of thousands of people. Democracies don’t bounce back post-dictatorship. "Argentina, 1985" shows how justice looks afterward 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z But the junta leader stayed in power and later won what Moss calls a “rigged” election to become president. A thriller writer’s challenge: Make U.S. policy in Africa into a page turner Since then, he has navigated his mission through political regimes of every colour and style: a right-wing military junta, and now Hugo Chávez's leftism; whoever comes and goes, he survives. Simon Rattle: Abreu deserves the Nobel peace prize 2010-10-02T23:06:00Z All this was done in secret, at a time when other church leaders were publicly endorsing the junta and calling on Catholics to restore their “love for country” despite the terror in the streets. Papal election stirs memories of Argentina’s “Dirty War” 2013-03-14T15:33:00Z The analyst, like this reporter, did not want to be identified because the junta does not tolerate foreign journalists, aid workers or academics who operate here without permission, which is often denied. Burmese Find Release in Music and Art Under Repressive Junta 2010-03-25T22:43:00Z An architect at Equinox’s High Line location, in Chelsea, suggested that the gym’s members and employees could form a kind of “junta” within Related Companies, Ross’s corporation, and force him to stop holding Trump fund-raisers. Equinox Members Take a Stand Against Trump (Sort of) 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z Gil was a key figure in Brazil's Tropicália movement in the late 1960s when his protests songs were aimed squarely at the country's military junta. Womad 2013: UK festival headliners announced 2013-02-27T00:01:00Z For years their mothers demonstrated in the Plaza de Mayo in front of the presidential palace, demanding justice that never came, in part because the government that followed the junta granted amnesty to the killers. ‘The Case of Lisandra P.’: A cerebral mystery set in Buenos Aires 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z The word for the pairing is "yunta", not "junta"; and the filling varies according to tastes or dietary requirements, from minced pork to vegetarian ones. Pasteles, a Puerto Rican Tradition, Have a Special Savor Now 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z At Fox News request, CBS News released its archived reports on the rioting by Argentines that occurred around the presidential palace in Buenos Aires after Argentina's military junta surrendered to the British in June 1982. Bill O'Reilly offers CBS News video to back his Buenos Aires riot story 2015-02-23T05:00:00Z It was the day that Orlando Letelier had his citizenship revoked by the Chilean junta. Joan Baez on Her Next Chapter: ‘I Don’t Make History, I Am History’ 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z In Thailand, in 2014, the junta warned protesters it was monitoring a new form of resistance – a three-fingered salute borrowed from The Hunger Games. When real-life protest imitates art – from Three Billboards to Father Ted 2018-02-21T05:00:00Z However, it partially omits the stories of other groups that helped bring justice to the junta, such as the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, whose loved ones disappeared during the dictatorship. Democracies don’t bounce back post-dictatorship. "Argentina, 1985" shows how justice looks afterward 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Given the violent ends met by so many who opposed the junta, the sense of dread surrounding mother and son grows with each chapter. Child’s Eye View of the Dirty War 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z The priests were then kidnapped and tortured at the Navy Mechanics School, which the junta used as a clandestine prison. Papal election stirs memories of Argentina’s “Dirty War” 2013-03-14T15:33:00Z When the military junta known as the Derg began a campaign of terror in 1977, her family fled to the United States. Julie Mehretu paints chaos with chaos – from Tahrir Square to Zuccotti Park 2013-06-20T17:16:00Z In 1989 the new military junta, as part of its nativist policies, decided that everyone should use the Burmese version of the name. | The Geopolitics of Name-Dropping 2014-03-12T22:00:59Z Brazil was ruled by a military junta for 21 years from 1964. Portrait of Brazilian revolutionary is a salvo in fight over history 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z The junta targeted trade unionists and other leftists. 'Perla': Novel revisits the dirtiest of wars 2012-04-26T20:06:03Z The military junta kept her locked away for 15 of the past 21 years. Michelle Yeoh could play Myanmar icon in film role 2010-12-07T14:54:00Z Bergoglio’s own statements proved church officials knew from early on that the junta was torturing and killing its citizens even as the church publicly endorsed the dictators, she said. Papal election stirs memories of Argentina’s “Dirty War” 2013-03-14T15:33:00Z History fever is gripping Thailand and a growing number of Thais are wearing traditional dress, a phenomenon encouraged by the junta and the palace, and fueled by a popular television soap opera. Venerating the past, traditional costume fever grips Thailand 2018-04-08T04:00:00Z And in a divided Germany during the Cold War, directors on either side of the Iron Curtain transposed “Fidelio” onto settings ranging from Soviet gulags and South American juntas to German concentration camps. Beethoven’s 200-Year-Old ‘Fidelio’ Enters Today’s Prisons 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z He supported Mrs. Thatcher because he thought getting rid of the Argentinian fascist junta was a good idea. Quotes on the death of pundit Christopher Hitchens 2011-12-16T13:03:13Z I was reminded that, when dealing with hotels and airlines in Myanmar, it is difficult to find any that do not have some connection to the junta. Visiting Myanmar: It’s Complicated 2012-08-03T16:32:39Z Grémillon’s novel, which she says is based on a true story, unfolds in 1987, after the junta’s departure, but her characters remain scarred by its crimes. ‘The Case of Lisandra P.’: A cerebral mystery set in Buenos Aires 2016-01-10T05:00:00Z Asked why she did not condemn the military junta in Burma, she explained that "resolving conflict is not about condemnation", but about discovering and solving the roots of conflict. Aung San Suu Kyi pays BBC tribute 2012-06-19T15:38:16Z The junta encouraged her to join her ailing husband in England; but she stayed, knowing that if she left she would never be allowed to return. The Lady: Michelle Yeoh as Political Heroine Aung San Suu Kyi 2012-04-12T10:45:26Z When Shaw and her team find themselves targeted by the junta, they flee to Cyprus and are recruited by the US government's Special Ops division. Science fiction roundup ? reviews 2011-02-05T00:05:29Z Benjamín Naishtat’s satire, set before the coup that installed a military junta in Argentina, is an enraging – and informative – parable of iniquity about the fate of the disappeared. The 50 best films of 2019 in the UK: 41-50 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z Early this month the leader of the ruling junta, Senior Gen. Than Shwe, observed Peasants Day, a national holiday honoring farmers, with a message addressed to the “Esteemed Peasantry.” Burmese Find Release in Music and Art Under Repressive Junta 2010-03-25T22:43:00Z Her father, Jorge Zorreguieta, was an agriculture minister in the military junta that ruled Argentina with an iron fist in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Willem-Alexander, from Prince Pils to Dutch king 2013-04-28T06:21:09Z As an idealistic socialist, he and his fellow expatriates rejoice when a Soviet-backed military junta overthrows the monarchy of Haile Selassie. 'Teza': Ethiopia's tortured history, as seen through a disillusioned man's eyes 2010-04-29T20:09:00Z A young, cosmopolitan junta elbowed aside the old guard. Back from the Brink by Peter Snowdon; Red Tory by Phillip Blond 2010-04-03T23:07:00Z A military junta was ruling Greece, and Costas Spiliadis took part in protests and political action, even though his student visa forbade it. Tough on Others, Tougher on Himself: The Perfectionist Behind the Milos Restaurants 2019-03-05T05:00:00Z In the coming years, the junta’s stance on freedom of expression hardened, culminating in the notorious Institutional Act No. 5, which legalized censorship, banned protests and cleared the way for torture. Lygia Pape’s Brazil, From the Beach to the Barricades 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z With the junta ruling the country, the wealthy, murmuring about nothing much, sip drinks by their pools, tended by fleets of servants. ‘Azor’ Review: A World on Fire, Discreetly 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z The elections were the nation's first in 20 years, and in March, the junta handed power to a nominally civilian government. Yeoh 'saddened' by deportation from Myanmar 2011-06-30T08:55:08Z She was released in November following elections that replaced the ruling military junta with a nominally civilian government. Yeoh hopes Suu Kyi biopic will raise awareness 2011-05-12T12:54:13Z In "Asian Tiger", Sonny, a rapidly declining golf pro lured to work for the Burmese military junta, becomes the pawn of crooked businessmen and government officials. Brief Encounters with Che Guevara by Ben Fountain – review 2013-06-29T08:00:19Z Trump has also offered to meet with Thailand's prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, a junta head who is responsible for jailing dissidents after he took power through a coup. Are the politics of “incivility” paving the road to an American fascism? Part 2 of 2 2018-09-02T04:00:00Z For 17 years, Pinochet's junta was responsible for the illegal arrest, torture, death or forced exile of hundreds of thousands of people. La Vida Doble: A Novel by Arturo Fontaine – review 2013-07-27T07:30:00Z "In the evening, junta troops came into the town and shot and killed civilians," the alliance said. Myanmar military, insurgents battle over port town 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Having overthrown Mali’s democratic government, Sanogo and his junta proved hapless in battling terrorists. Pentagon proclaims failure in its war on terror in Africa after 75,000% increase in terror attacks 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The military junta lost control of some areas after rebels, largely belonging to the Chin National Front, seized two military posts. Refugees who fled to India after latest fighting in Myanmar have begun returning home, officials say 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z But if the opposition can keep up the pressure, and keep improving its co-ordination, elements within the junta may conclude that they need to start negotiating with their opponents. Myanmar junta's war against rebels displaces millions: UN 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z "If necessary, such a unit might be required to go out and serve for natural disasters, and security," the junta's council said in an order. Myanmar orders civil servants, ex-military to prepare for emergencies 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Reuters could not independently verify the report and a junta spokesperson did not respond to request for comment. Myanmar military, insurgents battle over port town 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z That same year, his junta reportedly authorized the deployment of the Russia-linked Wagner mercenary forces to fight Islamist militants after close to two decades of failed Western-backed counterterrorism efforts. Pentagon proclaims failure in its war on terror in Africa after 75,000% increase in terror attacks 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Dozens of members of the Myanmar security forces have surrendered or been captured, a rebel group said, as a coordinated offensive by insurgent groups battling the junta gathers pace. US Senate takes up bill to avert partial government shutdown 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The junta has also lost control of much of the border with India. Myanmar junta's war against rebels displaces millions: UN 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The junta had orders all government staff and former military personnel to form units to respond to emergency situations, said Tin Maung Swe, secretary of an administrative council in the capital, Naypyitaw. Myanmar orders civil servants, ex-military to prepare for emergencies 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The offensive, which the insurgent alliance calls "Operation 1027" after the date it was launched, is the biggest the junta has faced in years. Myanmar military, insurgents battle over port town 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Dozens of members of the Myanmar security forces have surrendered or been captured, a rebel group said, as a coordinated offensive by insurgent groups battling the junta gathers pace. Israeli troops enter Gaza's Al Shifa hospital in culmination of siege 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z A junta spokesperson, Zaw Min Tun, on Tuesday accused the rebel groups of "destroying the whole country" and said reports of captured military posts were "propaganda". Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The military government of neighbouring Burkina Faso, which also seized power in a coup last year, welcomed the "liberation of Kidal" in a statement and reiterated its support for Mali's junta. Mali's army says it's captured rebel stronghold of Kidal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "We are urgently taking measures to protect against drone bomb attacks effectively," the junta spokesperson said. Myanmar orders civil servants, ex-military to prepare for emergencies 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Fighting has also broken out in Shan State on the border with China where the insurgents have pledged to wrest control of the area from the junta and eradicate online scam centres run illegally there. Myanmar military, insurgents battle over port town 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z The head of the country's junta said the mission "is not complete", however. Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Reuters could not independently verify the information from the AA, which is one of three ethnic minority insurgent groups that launched a coordinated offensive against junta forces in late October. Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Spokespersons for Myanmar's junta and India's foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Myanmar rebels seek to control border with India after early wins 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The junta spokesperson denounced the group saying it was "destroying" Rakhine State. Myanmar orders civil servants, ex-military to prepare for emergencies 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Dozens of junta troops have surrendered in the fighting, according to rebel forces and a video verified by Reuters, and more have fled into neighbouring India. Myanmar military, insurgents battle over port town 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z The junta has since turned to the Russian mercenary group Wagner for assistance, but its fighters' presence has never been formally acknowledged by the authorities. Mali army seizes key rebel northern stronghold Kidal 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z He did not comment on reports of junta forces surrendering. Myanmar rebels says dozens of junta forces surrender, captured 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Chin State, which had been largely peaceful for years, saw fierce fighting after the 2021 coup by junta leaders with thousands of residents taking up arms, many of them assisted and trained by the CNF. Myanmar rebels seek to control border with India after early wins 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z A spokesperson for Myanmar's junta did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Myanmar junta imposes curfew in western city amid surge in rebel-led fighting 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z The junta says it is battling terrorists and has ordered all government staff and those with military experience to prepare to serve in case of emergency. Myanmar military, insurgents battle over port town 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z The jihadi violence in Burkina Faso has led to two coups, with the current junta seizing power in September 2022. Burkina Faso authorities say 70 people, mostly children and elderly, slain in village massacre 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Anti-junta fighters have overrun 100 military outposts and the junta stands to lose control of key border crossings that account for some 40% of cross-border trade and a vital tax revenue source. France's Macron urges Israel to stop bombing Gaza 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z A junta spokesman did not respond to requests for comment. Losing ground to rebel alliance, Myanmar junta faces biggest test since coup 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Earlier this week, the junta imposed a curfew in Shan State. Myanmar junta imposes curfew in western city amid surge in rebel-led fighting 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z In the northeast, the junta has lost control of some border trade towns with China. Myanmar president: country at risk of breaking apart due to border violence 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The junta, led by Capt. Ibrahim Traore, has been accused by rights groups of committing abuses against civilians and cracking down on civil liberties in the name of securing the country. Burkina Faso authorities say 70 people, mostly children and elderly, slain in village massacre 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z They say they are neutral in the conflict between the junta and the opposition. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z In a statement announcing the operation, the alliance said they intended to remove those enclaves, which they said were protected by the junta. Losing ground to rebel alliance, Myanmar junta faces biggest test since coup 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The junta refused to authorize flights to repatriate U.N. equipment and civilian personnel from Kidal and the convoy was denied air support. UN convoy stretching 9 kilometers ends harrowing trip in Mali that saw 37 peacekeepers hurt by IEDs 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z A 28-year-old Kawlin resident, who declined to be named because of security concerns, said they left the town over the weekend after fierce fighting erupted between the rebels and junta soldiers backed by air support. Myanmar rebels capture provincial town as anti-junta offensive widens 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Earlier this month the junta enacted an emergency law against perceived dissidents to expand its crackdown, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. Burkina Faso authorities say 70 people, mostly children and elderly, slain in village massacre 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z China has been giving diplomatic support to the junta and kept its distance from the NUG. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z While the junta has been weakened, the diplomats said the possibility of an imminent collapse of the armed forces was remote, though they could lose more territory. Losing ground to rebel alliance, Myanmar junta faces biggest test since coup 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Last week, Myanmar's ruling military said it was trying to restore order near the border after an alliance of ethnic minority armies battling for self-determination launched a series of coordinated attacks on junta targets. China urges Myanmar to cooperate on maintaining stability on border 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Besides the NUG, an alliance of ethnic minority armies late last month launched a series of surprise coordinated attacks on junta targets along areas abutting China. Myanmar rebels capture provincial town as anti-junta offensive widens 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The junta notified at least a dozen journalists, civil society activists and opposition members that they would be conscripted to participate in government security operations across the country, the report said. Burkina Faso authorities say 70 people, mostly children and elderly, slain in village massacre 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z They have blown up bridges to prevent military reinforcements from being brought in, and have surrounded the town of Laukkaing, where many scam centres are run by families allied to the junta. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Recent military coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger - where junta leaders decided to kick out French soldiers and won public praise in the process - are testament to this. Why does France have military bases in Africa? 2023-11-05T04:00:00Z Pro-democracy insurgent groups have in some areas teamed up with ethnic minority guerrillas who have been campaigning for decades for greater autonomy to battle junta forces. China urges Myanmar to cooperate on maintaining stability on border 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z The junta says it is fighting "terrorists" and has ignored international calls to cease hostilities. Myanmar rebels capture provincial town as anti-junta offensive widens 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Mali's ruling military junta in June ordered the decade-old UN mission, known as MINUSMA, to leave as its relations soured with former international allies. UN retreat from Mali in disarray as violence surges 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The Brotherhood Alliance timed their attack carefully, right after an incident in Laukkaing which snapped China's patience with the junta. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z In a joint statement, the "three brotherhood alliance" said the assault was intended to overthrow "dictatorial rule" in Myanmar and target criminal gangs running telecoms scams they said were protected by the junta. Thailand trying to rescue 162 nationals as tens of thousands flee Myanmar fighting 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z A "three brotherhood alliance" of ethnic minority armies in Shan and Rakhine states, said it is seeking to defend their territory and civilians from attacks by the junta. Thailand tries to rescue 162 nationals trapped in Myanmar fighting 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Opposition troops attacked junta soldiers in Kawlin last week, before overpowering them on Monday and taking over the town, the NUG said. Myanmar rebels capture provincial town as anti-junta offensive widens 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The equipment that was destroyed there and at two other northern bases could have been removed by U.N. trucks earlier, but Mali's junta blocked access, the U.N. said. UN retreat from Mali in disarray as violence surges 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z It is the most serious setback suffered by the junta since it seized power in February 2021. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Myanmar's junta did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Thailand trying to rescue 162 nationals as tens of thousands flee Myanmar fighting 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Heavy fighting erupted last week in northern Myanmar's Shan State where an alliance of ethnic minority forces battling for self-determination launched a series of coordinated attacks on junta positions. Thailand tries to rescue 162 nationals trapped in Myanmar fighting 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The town fell after a small group of junta soldiers surrendered following fierce fighting, local media outlet Myanmar Now said, quoting a rebel fighter. Myanmar rebels capture provincial town as anti-junta offensive widens 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The future of that supply has been in doubt since a military coup brought an anti-French junta to power in July. Why France's Emmanuel Macron is courting Central Asia 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Back in 2021, when peaceful protests against the coup were violently crushed by the military and police, opposition activists decided they had no choice but to call for a nationwide armed uprising against the junta. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z "We note once more with regret that this retreat was not the subject of a handover" to the military, the junta said in a statement on X. Mali rebels say they have taken base vacated by UN peacekeepers 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, Mali’s junta ordered the 15,000-strong U.N. mission to leave the West African country immediately, claiming it had failed in its mission in trying to contain an Islamic extremist insurgency. UN peacekeepers have departed a rebel stronghold in northern Mali early as violence increases 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z This year, young people have channeled their anger into pro-military populism — cheering the new junta in Niger or, weeks later, Gabon, where they posted TikTok videos mocking their newly ousted president, Ali Bongo Ondimba. The World Is Becoming More African 2023-10-29T04:00:00Z In July of this year, a coup in the African nation of Niger overthrew the government of President Mohammed Bazoum, with an officer in the Presidential Guard declaring himself the leader of a military junta. The world is coming apart at the seams 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z This would put them in the strongest possible position for the negotiations, promised by the NUG if the junta is overthrown, on a new federal structure for Myanmar. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The U.N. mission, known as MINUSMA, has until Dec. 31 to pack up after Mali's military junta ordered it to leave in June. Mali rebels say they have taken base vacated by UN peacekeepers 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z The junta, which overthrew Mali’s democratically elected president in 2021, has sought to distance the country from international partners. UN peacekeepers have departed a rebel stronghold in northern Mali early as violence increases 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z For some junta supporters, the hardship brought by the sanctions is a worthy sacrifice, he added. Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z After the coup in the summer, supporters of the junta waved Russian flags in the streets of Niamey, the capital of Niger. The world is coming apart at the seams 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z If it chooses to attack the military in Rakhine State, where it has most of its forces and already controls many towns and villages, the junta would find itself dangerously overstretched. A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z It lies in a zone historically controlled by the rebels that Mali's junta wants to take back. Mali rebels say they have taken base vacated by UN peacekeepers 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z “Justice is something we cannot achieve inside the country because the military junta ruling the country does not allow for any kind of democratic process,” said Ling, who also fled from Myanmar. Relatives of victims of alleged war crimes in Myanmar seek justice against generals in Philippines 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z The junta has since told her to leave Niger over allegations the global body is blocking the country’s participation in its activities. Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z “Wagner is a recipe for disaster,” said a spokeswoman for the French Foreign Ministry after the contact between the Russian paramilitary group and the junta became known. The world is coming apart at the seams 2023-10-28T04:00:00Z The junta in Gabon had promised to oversee free and fair elections, but has not given a precise timetable for organising them. US officially concludes Gabon underwent a coup, State Department says 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z After seizing power in July, that country’s new military junta had demanded just such a French departure and, to drive the point home, closed its airspace to France. Moscow's man in Africa: Yevgeny Prigozhin and the collapse of the French empire 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z They denied the junta’s accusations that he tried to flee. Lawyers call for ousted Niger president’s release after the junta says it foiled an escape attempt 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Rather than deter the soldiers who deposed Bazoum and keep him under house arrest, the sanctions have emboldened the junta. Many in Niger are suffering under coup-related sanctions. Junta backers call it a worthy sacrifice 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Its threats of military intervention were not followed through, and the junta continues to ignore demands for the president's freedom. Niger junta say ousted president Mohamed Bazoum tried to escape 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Morocco won U.S. support for its claim to disputed Western Sahara, and Sudan’s ruling military junta got longstanding U.S. sanctions lifted. Gaza carnage spreads anger across Mideast, alarming US allies and threatening to widen conflict 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z “Imperialist and neocolonialist forces are no longer welcome on our national territory,” the junta announced. Moscow's man in Africa: Yevgeny Prigozhin and the collapse of the French empire 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z The junta had cut off his electricity and water. Lawyers call for ousted Niger president’s release after the junta says it foiled an escape attempt 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, Mali’s military junta ordered the U.N. mission to leave the country, which has struggled to contain an Islamic extremist insurgency since 2012. U.N. peacekeepers in Mali withdraw from two bases in the north as fighting intensifies 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z But it acknowledged in the records knowing about the plan, being in contact with some of its masterminds for intelligence collection, not discouraging the takeover, and “actively” backing the military junta after the ousting. Ex-military officer suspected of killing famed Chilean singer 50 years ago nabbed in Florida 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The junta has turned to Russia for economic and military support since it seized power last year. Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The military junta deemed them subversive and arrested them, detaining them for nine months before forcing them to choose exile or jail. Brazil's Gilberto Gil pays tribute to London, his home in exile, in joyous show 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z “And so, what we must do is to persuade — or arm-twist — the juntas, who at any event have no capacity to run those countries, to commit to what I call, timely redemocratization,” he added. IMF and World Bank are urged to boost funding for African nations facing conflict and climate change 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z Also Tuesday, the junta gave the United Nations resident coordinator in Niger, Louise Aubin, 72 hours to leave the country, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for the junta said the military was not responsible. US condemns Myanmar refugee camp strike, calls it 'military attack' 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z It is the junta's latest move to align itself with Russia after falling out with most of its Western partners. Russia to build nuclear plant to meet Burkina Faso's energy needs 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Reuters could not independently verify the death toll and spokespersons for the junta and the KIA could not immediately be reached for comment. Women, children among 29 killed as artillery hits Myanmar refugee camp - media, sources 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z A spokesperson for Myanmar's junta was not immediately reachable. Many killed in artillery strike in northern Myanmar - media, local sources 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The junta cited “underhanded maneuvers” by the U.N. secretary-general to prevent its full participation in last month’s General Assembly in New York as one of the reasons. French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z "The international community needs to take action," Kyaw Zaw said, adding an attack so close to China showed the junta did not respect its neighbour. Myanmar shadow govt accuses military of 'war crimes' over refugee camp attack 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The officials said the Pentagon had resisted such a move and hinted that the administration may have found a legal rationale to continue counterterrorism cooperation with the military junta. Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration that his overthrow was a coup 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Myanmar has been in turmoil since the coup and the junta's crackdown on opponents, with thousands jailed or killed. Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z Myanmar has been embroiled in conflict in multiple regions of the country, as ethnic minority armies and a resistance movement battle against military rule and a fierce crackdown by the junta after a 2021 coup. Many killed in artillery strike in northern Myanmar - media, local sources 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z In the month after the junta seized power, violence primarily linked to the extremists soared by more than 40%, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project. French troops are starting to withdraw from Niger and junta leaders give UN head 72 hours to leave 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z The junta could not immediately be reached for comment. Myanmar shadow govt accuses military of 'war crimes' over refugee camp attack 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z And the junta’s capacity to improve Niger’s security has increasingly been questioned recently as attacks have increased since mutinous soldiers toppled the government. Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration that his overthrow was a coup 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z A junta spokesperson did not answer calls from Reuters seeking comment on Sunday. Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z The UN announced the end to its mission last June and said its forces would gradually leave the country by December, after Mali's military junta refused to extend their remit. Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z The juntas that seized power have turned against former colonial power France, kicking out its troops and ambassadors amid growing anti-French sentiment. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger students in French visa limbo as relations sour 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z But the violence has increased just as the juntas are kicking out foreign troops that were previously helping fight the militants. Niger says 29 soldiers killed in attack, rejects Algerian mediation 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z But late last month, French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to withdraw France’s ambassador and troops from Niger after demands from the junta and amid widespread anti-French sentiment in the former colony. Blinken calls deposed Niger leader ahead of expected US declaration that his overthrow was a coup 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z The junta recently granted a partial pardon that shaved six years off her prison sentence, a move that critics, including her son, said meant nothing. Myanmar Supreme Court rejects jailed Suu Kyi appeals 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z "We consider security throughout the country to be an absolute priority," Col Malick Diaw, a senior figure in the junta, told the interim legislative assembly earlier this month. Mali crisis: Life in Timbuktu and Gao under siege by Islamist fighters 2023-10-07T04:00:00Z Russia’s Wagner Group, which has sent 1,000 mercenaries to support the junta, has failed to fill the gap and is accused of attacks against civilians. Mali in meltdown as militants advance and U.N. withdraws 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z But the junta has been dragging its feet. Niger says 29 soldiers killed in attack, rejects Algerian mediation 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Tinubu is the chairman of the main West African bloc ECOWAS, which has been trying to negotiate with the Niger military junta. Algeria says Niger accepts its mediation in resolving political crisis 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z The upsurge in violence comes as UN peacekeepers, deployed to Mali in 2013, withdraw on the orders of the junta. Mali crisis: Fierce fighting erupts after Tuareg rebels kill 'more than 80 soldiers' 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z The junta has ordered French troops stationed in the country to help fight the jihadists to leave - last week, French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to withdraw them. Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Niger is run by a military junta that seized power in a coup in July, partly out of discontent at the worsening security situation. At least ten Niger soldiers killed in militant attack 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The junta said in a statement on Monday that it was surprised by the Algeria's assertion that Niger had agreed for it to act as mediator, and that it rejected its conclusions. Niger says 29 soldiers killed in attack, rejects Algerian mediation 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z There was no immediate comment from Niger's ruling junta. Algeria says Niger accepts its mediation in resolving political crisis 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z While saying he had no quarrel with ordinary Karabakh Armenians, Aliyev last week described their leaders as a "criminal junta" that would be brought to justice. Karabakh Armenians dissolve breakaway government in capitulation to Azerbaijan 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The French ambassador left Niger earlier this week after living under a blockade ordered by the junta for several weeks in the embassy. Niger attack: Soldiers killed by hundreds of jihadists in Kandadji 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, rumours of a brewing mutiny led hundreds of people to take to the streets of the capital, Ouagadougou, in support of the junta. Burkina Faso junta says it foiled coup attempt 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. Curtains, sleeping with teachers: 2024 Republican debate takes strange turns 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Algeria has repeatedly warned against any military response to the crisis in neighbouring Niger, where the presidential guard seized power and established a junta in July, saying it wanted a three-year transition process. Algeria says Niger accepts its mediation in resolving political crisis 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. Partial US government shutdown just four days away as congressional standoff continues 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. New Mexico conquistador statue reinstallation stopped after protests 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso's military junta said on Wednesday that a coup attempt had been thwarted the previous day by security and intelligence services, without providing specifics on what had happened. Evergrande shares halted as concerns mount about developer's prospect 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z He described the Karabakh leadership as a "criminal junta" and a "den of poison". Azerbaijan arrests former top Karabakh minister as exodus tops 50,000 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Crowds of junta supporters have spent days camping outside a French military base to demand the troops' departure. French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive after coup 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z This is the third year in a row where Afghanistan and Myanmar have been silent, following the respective takeovers by the Taliban and military junta, and subsequent credentialing dispute. UN summit of world leaders, by the numbers: The longest speech, the language that dominated and more 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The junta's spokesman said on Monday evening that the envoy and troop withdrawal should be done in a negotiated framework and with a joint agreement. No sign of departing French envoy after Macron announces Niger retreat 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z When I ask if the junta can keep his country safe from terrorists, he replies that Nigerien forces have always protected their people, and can do so without foreign partners. 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Niger was the West's last key ally in the central Sahel region south of the Sahara Desert until a July 26 coup brought in a military junta which called for France to leave. Analysis: West losing sight of Sahel after France announces Niger withdrawal 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z While France's critics accuse Paris of continuing to exert excessive and disruptive influence in the region, some analysts say military juntas are using France as a scapegoat for hard-to-solve problems. French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive after coup 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Niger underwent a coup this year, too, and its junta accused Guterres of trying to appease France and its allies by denying its preferred envoy the chance to speak. UN summit of world leaders, by the numbers: The longest speech, the language that dominated and more 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Diplomats said embassies in the region have some reserves, fuel and an emergency generator but that would be running low, placing even more pressure on Paris to compromise with the junta. No sign of departing French envoy after Macron announces Niger retreat 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z It's unclear if the junta will continue on the same path. 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The withdrawal, announced by French President Emmanuel Macron in a television interview on Sunday night, was welcomed in Niger, whose junta described it as a "new step towards Niger's sovereignty". Analysis: West losing sight of Sahel after France announces Niger withdrawal 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso have already kicked out French forces deployed to help fight a decade-long Islamist insurgency that has killed thousands and displaced millions across the Sahel region. French ambassador to Niger leaves as relations nosedive after coup 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z The junta in August gave the French ambassador 48 hours to leave. President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull its ambassador after coup 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z France officially refutes the junta's assertions he no longer has immunity. No sign of departing French envoy after Macron announces Niger retreat 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z It didn't help that the junta followed the BBC team's every move in the country, and was aware of what interviewees told us. 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Mali's junta has teamed up with mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group, accused by the U.N. of human rights abuses. Analysis: West losing sight of Sahel after France announces Niger withdrawal 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z France’s exit, which comes after weeks of pressure from the junta and popular demonstrations, is likely to exacerbate Western concerns over Russia’s expanding influence in Africa. France to pull troops out of Niger following coup 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The junta leaders claimed that Bazoum’s government wasn’t doing enough to protect the country from the insurgency. President Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger and pull ambassador after coup 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z The junta had wanted Niger’s former ambassador to the United Nations, Bakary Yaou Sangare, who was made foreign minister after the coup, to speak on its behalf at the General Assembly. Niger’s junta accuses United Nations chief of blocking its participation at General Assembly 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z As the Sahel finds itself at the frontline of the war on terror, the decisions made by the ruling juntas there will be crucial to the spread of Islamist extremism to the wider region. 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z This month, the French ambassador was holed up at the embassy in Niamey after Macron ignored a junta deadline for him to leave. Analysis: West losing sight of Sahel after France announces Niger withdrawal 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The French president has refused to recognise the junta as Niger’s legitimate authority but said Paris would coordinate troop withdraw with the coup leaders. France to pull troops out of Niger following coup 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z They also accuse the junta of reneging on the 2015 Algiers peace deal that ended their previous rebellion. Timbuktu siege: Two killed in Mali mortar attack 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The decision to not allow the junta’s envoy to speak at the U.N. Niger’s junta accuses United Nations chief of blocking its participation at General Assembly 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z The popular anger that followed France's refusal to accept Niger's new leadership escalated when the junta asked its troops and ambassador to leave the country. 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z After more than three years in power, Mali’s military junta is struggling to fight growing violence in a hard-hit northern region after demanding the withdrawal of around 17,000 peacekeepers. Mali’s junta struggles to fight growing violence in a northern region as UN peacekeepers withdraw 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z It put off making a decision on the two countries, leaving the Taliban and the junta still boxed out. Want a place on the UN stage? Leaders of divided nations must first get past this gatekeeper 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z In his speech to the nation, Aliyev focused his anger on Karabakh's leadership: "After the surrender of the criminal junta, this source of tension, this den of poison, has already been consigned to history." Karabakh Armenians seek promises before giving up weapons to Azerbaijan 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev insisted he had nothing against the ethnic Armenian population, only what he called their "criminal junta". Armenia protests follow Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z French President Emmanuel Macron initially refused to comply, but now says he's decided to agree to the junta's demands because the Nigerien authorities are "no longer interested in fighting terrorism". 'France takes us for idiots' - Inside coup-hit Niger 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Tinubu is chairman of the main West African bloc ECOWAS, which has been trying to negotiate with the Niger military junta. Nigeria's Tinubu tells UN he seeks to restore democratic order in Niger 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Victoria Villaruel, the vice presidential candidate to right-wing populist Javier Milei, has worked for years to push a narrative that the military junta was fighting a civil war against armed leftist guerillas. Argentina’s former detention and torture site added to UNESCO World Heritage list 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z France has refused to recognise the authority of the junta. Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso sign Sahel security pact 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Niger's junta, which seized power at the end of July, expelled the French ambassador last month. Burkina Faso junta orders French embassy's defence attache to leave 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z Survivors of crimes committed by the 1970s military junta in Argentina are fighting to see a priest stand trial for his alleged role in kidnappings and torture against opponents of the regime. Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The junta in Niger last month ordered its armed forces to go on highest alert, citing an increased threat of attack. Nigeria's Tinubu tells UN he seeks to restore democratic order in Niger 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Niger’s president was ousted in late July by a military junta. Pentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z France, Niger’s former colonial ruler, has refused to heed the order, saying that the junta isn’t the country’s legitimate authority. Niger’s junta released a French official held for 5 days 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The junta has not yet indicated whether it would lift the ban. Gabon coup leader Gen Ngeuma hailed as a Moses-like figure 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z He was not the first member of the Catholic clergy to be accused of actively collaborating with Argentina's military junta. Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Congress, also said it was vital for Washington to at least maintain levels of humanitarian support for victims of the junta inside and outside Myanmar. UN rights expert urges US to go further with sanctions against Myanmar junta 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z News that some flights had resumed was seen as a good sign that State Department diplomatic efforts with the junta were improving security on the ground. Pentagon says surveillance flights, not counterterrorism ops, have restarted in Niger 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The junta is now under sanctions by Western and regional African powers. Niger’s junta released a French official held for 5 days 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The junta will keep its close relationship with France as it was a major investor in Gabon, while it will also strengthen ties with other countries in order to boost the economy, Mr Sima said. Gabon coup leader Gen Ngeuma hailed as a Moses-like figure 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z They also insist that they don’t oppose the government itself, which they say was legitimately elected, nor that they are some kind of military junta hoping to overthrow it. Former leaders of Israel’s security services are speaking out against Netanyahu’s policies 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Andrews also urged Washington to work with other countries to block the junta's access to weapons. UN rights expert urges US to go further with sanctions against Myanmar junta 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Niger's ruling junta last month ordered police to expel France's ambassador, in a move marking a further downturn in relations between France and its former colony. France calls for release of French official in Niger 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z The junta has promised to oversee free and fair elections, but has not given a timetable for organising them. Gabon junta eyes 24-month transition to elections - AFP cites interim PM 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z But to retain the confidence of the population, the junta will have to improve living conditions - and fulfil its promise to hold credible elections. Gabon coup leader Gen Ngeuma hailed as a Moses-like figure 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Asked about the junta's latest comments, French President Emmanuel Macron said "we do not recognise any legitimacy in the statements of the putschists." Niger junta accuses France of deploying troops for possible intervention 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The ruling military junta in Mali has warned against outside intervention in Niger, and has also developed a close relationship with Russia, with Moscow's Wagner Group mercenary force deployed in the country. Putin discusses Niger crisis with Malian leader Assimi Goita 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Macron said he wouldn’t directly respond to the junta’s claim when asked about it after the Group of 20 summit. Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Mr Bongo was released from house arrest on Thursday and the junta has said he is free to leave the country to seek medical check-ups. Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z This is in contrast with Niger where President Mohamed Bazoum has been held captive - with his wife and son - by the junta that overthrew him a month before the takeover in Gabon. Gabon coup leader Gen Ngeuma hailed as a Moses-like figure 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z Relations between Niger and its former coloniser France have soured since Paris declared the junta illegitimate. Niger junta accuses France of deploying troops for possible intervention 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z Relations between Niger and its former coloniser France have worsened since Paris declared the junta illegitimate, stoking anti-French sentiment. Crowds camp in front of Niger French army base to press for troop departure 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The junta spokesman said that France has deployed military aircraft and armored vehicles in countries like Ivory Coast, Senegal and Benin for such an aggression, a claim that The Associated Press couldn’t independently verify. Niger junta accuses France of amassing forces for a military intervention after the coup in July 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The junta which overthrew President Ali Bongo has promised a free and fair election, but not set out a timetable. Gabon coup: New PM tells BBC country should hold elections within two years 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Bongo had been under house arrest after the coup, but the junta said on Wednesday that he was now free and could travel abroad for medical checks if he wished. Gabon junta appoints former opposition leader as interim PM 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z But last year the junta extended the timeline, delaying elections until October 2024, sparking protests in which dozens of civilians were killed, and worrying regional powers and the U.S. who warned against extending military rule. Chad president talks election challenges with US envoy to UN 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Rallies in support of the junta have been recurring since the takeover. Crowds camp in front of Niger French army base to press for troop departure 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The junta released other political prisoners, including pro-democracy activist and leader of the most powerful trade union confederation, Jean Rémi Yama, earlier this week. Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President Ali Bongo now free 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Bongo had been under house arrest after the coup, but the junta said in a statement on Wednesday that he was now free and could travel abroad for medical checks if he so wished. UN offers to support Gabon for transition back to civilian rule 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The coup was greeted with scenes of jubilation in the capital Libreville and the junta moved quickly to consolidate power, swearing in General Brice Oligui Nguema as interim president on Monday. Gabon junta appoints former opposition leader as interim PM 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z She and other experts worry the junta will abandon the dialogue Bazoum started and exacerbate the grievances driving insurgency. A national program in Niger encouraged jihadis to defect. The coup put its future in jeopardy 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Myanmar's exiled National Unity Government - a coalition of all political parties in the country - has urged the international community to "pressure the junta" into providing appropriate treatment for political detainees like Ms Suu Kyi. Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi denied 'urgent care', says son 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z A junta, led by Pinochet, proceeded to pursue free-market reforms that included privatization of state companies, and it severely limited political freedoms and repressed opposition to the military government. AP PHOTOS: 50 years ago, Chile’s army ousted a president and everything changed 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Myanmar's exiled National Unity Government, set up by opponents of military rule and the remains of Suu Kyi's previous government, said the healthcare and security of political detainees is the responsibility of the military junta. Myanmar's jailed ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi ailing - source 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The junta had initially closed Niger's airspace citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc. Niger junta reopens airspace after coup - transport ministry 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z The junta didn’t respond directly to questions from The Associated Press about whether the program would continue. A national program in Niger encouraged jihadis to defect. The coup put its future in jeopardy 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Many world leaders have called for Ms Suu Kyi's unconditional release, along with that of thousands of others detained in the junta's crackdown on its suspected opponents. Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi denied 'urgent care', says son 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z As the years went by, opposition to the junta grew and numerous unsuccessful assassination attempts targeted Pinochet. AP PHOTOS: 50 years ago, Chile’s army ousted a president and everything changed 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Previously, Nguema had said the junta would proceed "quickly but surely," but cautioned that too much haste could lead to elections that lack credibility. Gabon coup leader sworn in as interim president in scene of jubilation 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z It would be acceptable for the junta to transition within three years, he said. Gabon’s military leader is sworn in as head of state after ousting the president last week 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z If the junta ends the program, or even parts of it, former fighters could be arrested. A national program in Niger encouraged jihadis to defect. The coup put its future in jeopardy 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The junta has not yet said how long it envisages holding power. Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as interim president 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Macron last year withdrew French troops from Mali following tensions with the ruling junta after a 2020 coup, and more recently from Burkina Faso, for similar reasons. France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Police have been instructed to expel him, the junta said. Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Richardson's willingness to meet with notorious foreign leaders sometimes drew criticism, as was the case in 2021 when some human rights activists accused him of giving Myanmar's junta legitimacy with such a meeting. Bill Richardson, U.S. diplomat and troubleshooter, dead at 75 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Nguema said in a televised address on Friday evening that the junta would proceed "quickly but surely" but that it would avoid elections that "repeat the same mistakes" by keeping the same people in power. Gabon coup leader will not rush to elections despite mounting pressure 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Gabon's main opposition group, Alternance 2023, which says it is the rightful winner of the Aug. 26 election, has called on the international community to encourage the junta to hand power back to civilians. Gabon coup leader to be sworn in as interim president 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z On Thursday, the junta revoked the diplomatic immunity of the French ambassador, who has ignored their order that he leave. France’s waning influence in coup-hit Africa appears clear while few remember their former colonizer 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z Reuters reporters said it was the biggest gathering yet since the coup, suggesting that support for the junta - and derision of France - was not waning. Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Pangha said the opposition hoped to get an invitation from the junta to discuss the Central African country's transition plan but said it had not received anything yet. Pressure mounts on Gabon junta to relinquish power after coup 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The junta has said little about its immediate plans after ending the Bongo family's almost six decades in power, a move that drew cheering crowds onto the streets of Libreville. Gabon opposition calls for pressure on junta to hand power to civilians 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The junta declared the vote null and void, dissolved state institutions and closed borders. African Union suspends Gabon's membership after military coup 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z But Borrell expressed solidarity with Paris over the junta's order to expel France's ambassador - a decision that France and the EU says the coup leaders have no authority to make. EU ministers back sanctions for Niger over coup 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Niger's junta denounced the comments as divisive and served only to perpetrate France's neo-colonial relationship. Huge protests in Niger call for French forces to leave after coup 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z The junta has not made any transition plans public. Pressure mounts on Gabon junta to relinquish power after coup 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Pangha said the opposition hoped to get an invitation from the junta to discuss the Central African country's transition plan and return to the republican order but said it had not received anything yet. Gabon opposition calls for pressure on junta to hand power to civilians 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Jocktane said the opposition was willing to hold talks with the junta "to avoid a future for our country even darker than the one we have been spared". African Union suspends Gabon's membership after military coup 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Paris has not officially recognised a decision by the junta to revoke bilateral military agreements, saying these had been signed with Niger's "legitimate authorities." Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Regional tensions are also rising as the junta ignores calls from other West African countries to release and reinstate Bazoum, even amid the threat of military force. Niger’s military regime orders police to expel French ambassador and revokes his diplomatic immunity 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Gabon's main opposition group, Alternance 2023, which says it is the rightful winner of Saturday's election, urged the international community on Friday to encourage the junta to hand power back to civilians. Pressure mounts on Gabon junta to relinquish power after coup 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Nguema, leader of the officers behind the coup, is expected to be sworn in as transitional president on Monday, the junta has said. Gabon opposition calls for pressure on junta to hand power to civilians 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z In a statement on Thursday, the junta said it had resumed domestic flights and restored some state institutions, including the Constitutional Court. African Union suspends Gabon's membership after military coup 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z The coup's leaders are following the strategy of juntas in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso in distancing themselves from the region's former colonial power amid a wave of anti-French sentiment. Niger junta orders police to expel French ambassador 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z A military junta on Wednesday said it had seized power and placed President Ali Bongo under house arrest while cancelling election results that had handed Bongo a third term. EU rejects seizure of power by force in Gabon 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z She said that the junta's plan to inaugurate Nguema as head of state on Monday was "absurd". Pressure mounts on Gabon junta to relinquish power after coup 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The junta in Niger has been exploiting grievances among the population toward former colonial ruler France and has turned to Wagner mercenaries for help. EU examines its training of African armies as another coup rocks the continent 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Borrell said the EU was "moving forward" with work on a legal framework for sanctions against the junta in Niger and the foreign ministers would discuss it further on Thursday. EU ministers to tackle Niger coup response at Spain meeting 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The U.S. has also accused Wagner, which has about 1,000 fighters in Mali, of engineering an abrupt request by the junta for a 13,000-strong U.N. peacekeeping force to leave. UN sanctions in Mali to end after Russia blocks renewal 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Sanctions on some of those countries have hit ordinary citizens and appear to have only hardened resistance to outside interference and bolstered popular support for the various juntas. Analysis: With Gabon, Africa's coup wave shows little sign of stopping 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Unlike Niger and two other West African countries run by military juntas, Gabon hasn’t been wracked by jihadi violence and had been seen as relatively stable. Mutinous soldiers in Gabon say they’ve ousted president whose family has ruled for 55 years 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z The signs of a coup in Gabon come just weeks after members of the presidential guard in Niger seized power and established a junta. Situation in Gabon, West Africa a big issue for Europe - EU's Borrell 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Under pressure from Mali's West African neighbours, the junta agreed to cede power to a civilian-led interim government tasked with overseeing an 18-month transition to democratic elections to be held in February 2022. Recent coups in West and Central Africa 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Mali's military junta wrote to the Security Council earlier this month to ask for the sanctions to be lifted. UN sanctions in Mali to end after Russia blocks renewal 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Algeria was spiraling into chaos and extremist violence, and Nezzar emerged as the strongman in the junta. Switzerland indicts Algerian ex-minister for alleged crimes against humanity during 1990s insurgency 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Three years ago, there was significant popular support for Mali's military junta when it seized power after mass protests against then-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, who is no relation to the musician. Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Ambassador Dmitry Polyanskiy said that bilateral cooperation between Russia and Mali and the military junta's "sovereign choice" of international security partners "are keeping our former Western partners up at night". After Wagner chief death, Russia vows to keep helping Mali 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA, is in the process of withdrawing from the north after the ruling junta asked them to leave in June. Islamist blockade on Timbuktu stops food and aid as prices spike 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The junta overthrew Niger's elected president last month. Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The game has also attracted the ire of the ruling junta in Myanmar, who in April issued a notice in state-run media warning the public they could face legal action for "playing the PDF game". The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z So Keïta appears to be in tune with the public mood in the West African state by supporting the junta. Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The junta reached out to Wagner, but the group’s response was unclear. Russia’s Wagner mercenaries face uncertainty after the presumed death of their leader in plane crash 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z The junta reached out to Wagner, but the group’s response was unclear and there’s no visible presence of Russian mercenaries there — other than crowds waving Russian and Wagner flags at protests. Russia’s Wagner mercenaries face uncertainty after the presumed death of its leader in a plane crash 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Ambassador Itte had refused to meet Niger's new leaders after the coup, the junta said on Friday, as it announced the French ambassador had 48 hours to leave. Niger coup: France defies ultimatum for ambassador to leave Niamey 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The app-based mobile game that he developed is based on "real events" in the country and has proved a hit - incensing the ruling junta and raising funds for the anti-military resistance. The mobile game funding a revolution in Myanmar 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z His decision fuelled speculation in Mali that he was trying to distance himself from the junta, especially as it had just adopted a new constitution that entrenched the military's grip on power. Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Friday's announcement was made by Niger's foreign minister installed by the junta. Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z It has also not officially recognised a decision by the junta in early August to revoke a raft of military agreements with France, saying these had been signed with Niger's "legitimate authorities." Niger junta expels French ambassador 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The latest of such diplomatic efforts came Thursday when Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, who is the chairman of the regional bloc, sent a delegation of Islamic leaders to speak with the junta. Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The country's military leaders seized power again in 2020 - since then the junta has distanced itself from France, its former colonial ruler, and French troops have been sent home. Inside Mali: What now for the country that bet its security on Wagner? 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z There is intense speculation that the young and charismatic junta leader would transform himself into a civilian politician, and run for the presidency. Salif Keïta: 'Golden Voice of Africa' supports Mali's coup leaders 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z The junta head said that Niger did not want a war, but would defend itself against any foreign intervention. Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leave 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z But H&M and Inditex have both recently said they would stop sourcing from the country where the ruling military junta has arrested trade union leaders and reports of labour abuses have multiplied. EU monitors Myanmar labour rights as fashion brands exit 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The junta has been exploiting grievances among the population toward Niger’s former colonial ruler, France. Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The bloc has imposed severe economic and travel sanctions and threatened the use of military force if Bazoum is not reinstated, but the junta has dug in. Niger junta’s 3-year transition plan is a ‘provocation,’ says West African regional bloc 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z There is little sign yet that the sanctions have dented the popularity of the junta. Food and aid pile up at Niger's border as sanctions bite 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Niger’s junta closed its airspace and regional countries closed border crossings as part of economic and travel sanctions, making it hard for people to leave. Thousands of discouraged migrants are stranded in Niger because of border closures following coup 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z A military junta took power in Myanmar in February 2021, plunging the country into political and humanitarian crisis. EU monitors Myanmar labour rights as fashion brands exit 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z It also said it had asked the AU Commission to compile a list of members of the military junta and their supporters for targeted sanctions and "the application of individual punitive measures". African Union suspends Niger over coup, prepares sanctions 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Srettha was among dozens of opposition politicians, academics and activists who were summoned by Prayuth’s junta for interrogation shortly after the coup. New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn’t hide his political views 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The bloc has threatened to intervene militarily if talks and other efforts to pressure the junta fail. Food and aid pile up at Niger's border as sanctions bite 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z French, German and Italian troops are stationed as part of international efforts to contain the Islamists, a junta that seized power on July 26 has been using anti-French rhetoric in its broadcasts. Russia's Prigozhin posts first video since mutiny, hints he is in Africa 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The senators, all appointed under the junta, are allowed to join the 500 elected MPs in voting for the new prime minister. Thakshin Shinawatra: Divisive ex PM returns to Thailand after 15 years 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z While the threat of force hasn’t materialized, Niger’s junta ignored a deadline to reinstate Bazoum and last week announced it would transition to civilian rule within three years. Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The junta head said that Niger did not want a war but would defend itself against any foreign intervention. Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z There was no immediate comment from the junta, which has held president Mohamed Bazoum since seizing power despite international calls for his release. West African bloc meets Niger's ousted president, junta leader in Niamey 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z "The military junta in power ... has just declared war on us," it said. Chad's FACT rebel group ends ceasefire over alleged attack by junta 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z There was no immediate comment from the junta. West African bloc holds talks in Niger with junta 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z The sanctions and the junta’s closing of the airspace have also prevented goods from coming into the country, threatening the resupply of medical equipment and food. Power cuts in Niger threaten to spoil millions of vaccines as sanctions take their toll, UN says 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z The junta leader, who headed the presidential guard before seizing power on 26 July, said military intervention could worsen the Islamist insurgencies linked to al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z The junta's vow to resist external pressure to stand down has been applauded by many in Niger. West African bloc meets Niger's ousted president, junta leader in Niamey 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Thousands of people in Niamey lined up outside the main stadium to register as volunteers, fighters and to help with other needs in case the junta requires support. A scramble of last-ditch diplomacy aims at finding a peaceful solution to Niger’s deepening crisis 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z Immediately after the coup, the bloc gave the junta seven days to release and restore Bazoum, a deadline that came and went with no action. A scramble of last-ditch diplomacy aims at finding a peaceful solution to Niger’s deepening crisis 2023-08-19T04:00:00Z "We've already agreed and fine-tuned what will be required for the intervention," he said, emphasising that it was still seeking to engage with the junta peacefully. West African bloc says 'D-Day' set for possible Niger intervention 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Saturday's meeting was was the first between leaders of the junta and Ecowas. Niger coup leader Gen Tchiani promises to handover power in three years 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z But in July 2021, Myanmar's junta appointed a new temporary head of its London embassy, a move which did not require the consent of the British government under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Exclusive: British police investigate exiled former Myanmar envoy for trespass 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z U.S. diplomats say junta leaders have warned that Bazoum would be killed if Niger’s West African neighbors intervene militarily to restore Bazoum to power. US readying plans to evacuate drone bases if necessary under Niger’s new junta, commander says 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Since then, the junta has been shoring up support among the population, exploiting grievances toward Niger’s former colonial ruler, France, and silencing opposers. Leading politician says victory for Niger’s coup leaders would be ‘the end of democracy’ in Africa 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z He said he pressed the junta to expand access and expressed concern about civilians and restrictions and bureaucracy preventing aid groups from helping them. U.N. humanitarian chief appeals to Myanmar generals for greater aid access 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Sabo is one of the few openly outspoken critics of the junta still in the country and not in hiding. Leading politician says victory for Niger’s coup leaders would be ‘the end of democracy’ in Africa 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other stakeholders about the coup in Niger, and Germany is now backing EU sanctions against the military junta, her ministry said on Thursday. Germany backs EU sanctions against Niger military junta - foreign ministry 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Musah strongly criticised the junta's announcement that it had elements to put Bazoum, who is being detained, on trial for treason. West African bloc says 'we are going into Niger' if all else fails 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Niger's junta has said it is open to talks to resolve the situation. West African army chiefs to meet for Niger talks 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The junta has a testy relationship with the United Nations after numerous investigations that have accused the military of atrocities against civilians, which it has rejected. U.N. humanitarian chief appeals to Myanmar generals for greater aid access 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Sabo called the groundswell of support for the regime in the capital deceptive, because the junta was paying people to rally in its favor. Leading politician says victory for Niger’s coup leaders would be ‘the end of democracy’ in Africa 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Those gains could be in jeopardy if a regional conflict breaks out or if the junta orders the Western forces, including 1,100 American troops, to leave and three U.S. drone bases to be shuttered. Thursday Briefing 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Anyone over 18 can register and the list will be given to the junta to call upon people if needed, said Bako. Nigeriens prepare for war against regional countries threatening to invade, 3 weeks into the coup 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Western powers and democratic African governments have called for the coup leaders to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who they have detained since July 26, but the junta has refused and rejected attempts at negotiation. Putin talks to Mali's leader about Niger coup, stresses peace 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The junta has also been holding Bazoum, his wife and son under house arrest in their compound in the capital. A rights group says it can’t get access to detained officials in Niger 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Niamey was also never a stronghold for Bazoum and the junta is being opportunistic, he said. Leading politician says victory for Niger’s coup leaders would be ‘the end of democracy’ in Africa 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Niger state lies hundreds of kilometres southeast of Niamey, the capital of the country of Niger where a junta seized power in a coup last month. Air force helicopter crashes after attack in north-central Nigeria: sources 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The junta is not involved, but is aware of the initiative, he said. Nigeriens prepare for war against regional countries threatening to invade, 3 weeks into the coup 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Support for Russia has appeared to surge in Niger since the coup, with junta supporters waving Russian flags at rallies and calling for France to disengage. Putin talks to Mali's leader about Niger coup, stresses peace 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The junta says it plans to prosecute Bazoum for “high treason” and undermining state security. A rights group says it can’t get access to detained officials in Niger 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Pro junta rallies happen almost daily with hundreds and sometimes thousands of people marching through the streets, honking cars and waving Nigerien and Russian flags and chanting “down with France.” Leading politician says victory for Niger’s coup leaders would be ‘the end of democracy’ in Africa 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z On August 13, the junta said it had gathered the necessary evidence to prosecute Bazoum for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger. Factbox: What you need to know about Niger's ousted president 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z But analysts say the longer this drags on, the probability of an intervention fades as the junta cements its grip on power, likely forcing the international community to accept the status quo. Nigeriens prepare for war against regional countries threatening to invade, 3 weeks into the coup 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z On Sunday evening, before the military accused Bazoum of treason, a member of the junta’s communication team told journalists that the regime had approved talks with ECOWAS, which would take place in the coming days. Niger’s coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z In a television broadcast Sunday evening junta spokesperson Col. A rights group says it can’t get access to detained officials in Niger 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The junta has severed military agreements with France and asked Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group for help. Leading politician says victory for Niger’s coup leaders would be ‘the end of democracy’ in Africa 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z This is the latest sign that the junta intends to resist international pressure to return power to Mr Bazoum. Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The junta dismissed these reports Sunday night and accused West African politicians and international partners of fueling a disinformation campaign to discredit the junta. Niger’s coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z That same day, a mediation team of Islamic scholars from neighboring Nigeria who had met with the junta on the weekend, said the regime was open to dialogue with ECOWAS. Niger’s coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z In recent days the junta has been sending mixed signals about how open it is to resolving the region’s crisis peacefully. A rights group says it can’t get access to detained officials in Niger 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z The junta could face challenges with its support base across the country if it can’t financially appease local elites and if the army continues to suffer losses from growing jihadi violence, he said. Leading politician says victory for Niger’s coup leaders would be ‘the end of democracy’ in Africa 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z On Saturday, a high-powered delegation of Muslim clerics from neighbouring Nigeria met junta leaders in Niamey in a bid to mediate an end to the crisis. Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z International pressure is growing on the junta to release and reinstate Bazoum. Niger’s coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Coup leaders in Niger are open to diplomacy to resolve a standoff with West Africa's regional bloc, a group of senior Nigerian Islamic scholars said on Sunday after meeting the junta in Niamey. North Korea's Kim Jong Un visits military factories including missile plant -KCNA 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z The junta, which had initially rebuffed attempts at dialogue and refused to allow mediation teams into the country, said it was open to speaking with the bloc. A rights group says it can’t get access to detained officials in Niger 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z NIAMEY, Niger — One week after a deadline passed for mutinous soldiers in Niger to reinstate the country’s ousted president or face military intervention, the junta has not acquiesced. Niger’s junta gains the upper hand over the regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Mr Déby met both the junta and Mr Bazoum soon after the coup in a failed bid to resolve the crisis. Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z Niger’s junta told a top U.S. diplomat that they would kill the deposed president if neighboring countries attempted any military intervention to restore his rule, two Western officials told The Associated Press. Niger’s junta gains upper hand over regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Western powers fear Russia's clout could increase if the junta in Niger follows neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, which ejected the troops of former colonial power France after coups in those countries. West Africa bloc seeks ways to engage with Niger junta 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z A day earlier, a top U.S. diplomat met some members of the junta but was unable to speak with Tchiani or see Bazoum. An activist tied to Niger’s junta says its leaders won’t hold talks until the region recognizes them 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The move could take weeks or months to set into motion, and while the bloc decides what to do the junta is gaining power, some observers say. Niger’s junta gains the upper hand over the regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Ecowas has also imposed sanctions on the junta, including cutting electricity to Niger. Niger coup: Ousted President Bazoum to be charged with high treason, junta says 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z The move could take weeks or months to set into motion, and while the bloc decides what to do the junta is gaining power, some say. Niger’s junta gains upper hand over regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z The decision by the junta, led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani, to bring in the family's doctor appears to be in response to widespread condemnation of the president's detention since the coup. Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z However, the junta has dismissed its warnings and refused most attempts at dialogue. Activist in Niger with ties to junta tells the AP region needs to ‘accept new regime’ or risk war 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Western powers fear Russian influence could grow stronger if the junta in Niger follows Mali's example by ejecting Western troops and inviting in mercenaries from Russia's Wagner Group. West African regional group weighs next steps on Niger 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The beleaguered president and his ambassador, whom junta members have declared out of a job, talk one or more times a day. Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Europe and the United States will have little choice but to recognize the junta in order to continue the security cooperation in the region, Laessing said. Niger’s junta gains upper hand over regional bloc threatening military force, analysts say 2023-08-13T04:00:00Z Threats of military intervention were not followed through by the bloc, and the junta continues to ignore demands for the president's freedom. Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Earlier this month during a trip to neighboring Mali, which is also run by a military regime and cooperates with Wagner, the junta reportedly asked the mercenaries for help. Activist in Niger with ties to junta tells the AP region needs to ‘accept new regime’ or risk war 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z The US has not explicitly backed military action but has called on the junta to step aside and allow the restoration of the country's democratic constitution. Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Blinken has expressed broad support for ECOWAS, whose diplomatic efforts have been spurned by the Niger junta and which has warned of military force as a last resort. Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z On Friday the African Union expressed strong support for ECOWAS’ decision and called on the junta to “urgently halt the escalation with the regional organization.” Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Niger's president is in "good spirits" despite being held in "difficult" conditions by the junta that deposed him, his doctor has said after a visit. Niger coup: President Mohamed Bazoum 'in good spirits' despite detention 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z Hours earlier, two Western officials told The Associated Press that Niger’s junta had told a top U.S. diplomat they would kill Bazoum if neighboring countries attempted any military intervention to restore his rule. Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Supporters of the military junta have called on Western nations to leave the country and voiced support for Russia. Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Bazoum told Human Rights Watch that family members and friends who brought food were being turned away, and that the junta had refused treatment for his young son, who has a heart condition. Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The junta has said it would defend the country against any foreign attack. West African takes steps towards forming military force for possible Niger intervention 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z A military junta seized power in Niger on July 26. Niger coup: West Africa nations to assemble 'standby force' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The United States recently paused certain foreign assistance programs for Niger after the military junta overthrew the democratically elected president. US to hold Niger military junta accountable for detained leader's safety, Blinken says 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The junta announced a new government on Wednesday night. West African leaders plan to meet on Niger but options are few as a military junta defies mediation 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met with Niger’s junta members in the capital this week but called them unreceptive to her demands to restore Niger’s democracy. Allies of Niger president overthrown by military are appealing to the US and others: Save his life 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z After a summit of its heads of state in the Nigerian capital Abuja, the bloc pledged to enforce sanctions, travel bans and asset freezes on the junta, and activate a regional force. West African takes steps towards forming military force for possible Niger intervention 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Ecowas had issued a deadline of last Sunday to the Niger junta to restore the democratically-elected government, but it was ignored. Niger coup: West Africa nations to assemble 'standby force' 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z The junta, which seized power on July 26, had defied an Aug. 6 deadline to stand down set by ECOWAS, instead closing Niger's airspace and vowing to defend the country against any foreign attack. US to hold Niger military junta accountable for detained leader's safety, Blinken says 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The bloc imposed harsh economic and travel sanctions and threatened to use military force if Bazoum was not reinstated by Sunday, a deadline the junta ignored. West African leaders plan to meet on Niger but options are few as a military junta defies mediation 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Military juntas have come to power through coups in Mali and Burkina Faso - both neighbors of Niger - in recent years. US military mission in Niger in focus after coup 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States would hold the junta accountable for the safety of Bazoum, his family, and detained members of the government. West African takes steps towards forming military force for possible Niger intervention 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z He was not at the huge rally the junta organised in Niger's capital Niamey on Sunday. Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Also on Wednesday, France denied accusations from Niger's military junta that it is trying to destabilise the country after the coup leaders claimed French aircraft had breached the country's airspace. US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z But as the junta becomes more entrenched, the options for negotiations are becoming limited, said Andrew Lebovich, a research fellow with the Clingendael Institute. West African leaders plan to meet on Niger but options are few as a military junta defies mediation 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Wagner mercenaries teamed up with Mali's junta in 2021 and has about 1,000 fighters in the country, where jihadists control large swathes of the desert north and center. US military mission in Niger in focus after coup 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z "The next step would be sanctions against individual members of the junta" deemed responsible, said the EU diplomat. EU starts preparing sanctions against Niger - sources 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z And so far there is no sign of the junta venturing down a divisive sectarian path. Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z As part of diplomatic efforts, two envoys of President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria have met the junta in the capital Niamey. US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Since seizing power, the junta has cut ties with France and exploited popular grievances toward its former colonial ruler to shore up its support base. West African leaders plan to meet on Niger but options are few as a military junta defies mediation 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Andrews had said in a letter to South Korea's diplomatic mission in Geneva that the envoy's "participation in the event legitimises an illegal and brutal military junta". South Korea says Myanmar arms ban in place after U.N. concern 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The junta’s leaders named a new prime minister Monday, in what analysts described as an attempt to show that they’re serious about governing the West Africa country. Niger’s military junta digs in with Cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Gen Tchiani declared himself the head of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, the military junta set up after he seized power on 26 July. Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Since then, a military junta has ruled Niger while Mr Bazoum has been kept in the presidential palace. US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “Their objective is not to support the junta or an alternative political approach but to sow discord, create chaos, destabilize,” she said. West African leaders plan to meet on Niger but options are few as a military junta defies mediation 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Andrews, following a visit to South Korea in November, urged it to take even stronger action to deny the Myanmar junta legitimacy and help reverse the crisis. South Korea says Myanmar arms ban in place after U.N. concern 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The junta cited “evident reasons of security in this atmosphere of menace,” according to a letter seen by The Associated Press. Niger’s military junta digs in with Cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z His junta has announced the appointment of a prime minister, former finance minister and African Development Bank official Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeini - signalling its ambitions to establish a prolonged political transition. Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Members of the junta have made no comment about the ousted leader's condition. US concerned for ousted Niger president Mohamed Bazoum's health 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z “We’re suffering now, but I know the junta will find a solution to get out of the crisis,” he said. West African leaders plan to meet on Niger but options are few as a military junta defies mediation 2023-08-10T04:00:00Z Neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, also ruled by military juntas, asked the U.N. Time running short for diplomacy as post-coup Niger talks stall 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z But analysts say the longer it takes to find a solution, the more time the junta has to dig in and the less momentum there will be to oust it. Niger’s military junta digs in with Cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The junta has named a new prime minister and made a slew of other new cabinet appointments. Niger’s military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z The group, however, does not represent the junta. Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The junta has also rejected a proposed visit by representatives of ECOWAS, the African Union and United Nations. Local businesses in northern Nigeria feel the sting of regional sanctions against neighboring Niger 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The junta has warned Nigeriens to brace for challenging weeks and months ahead as it vows to defend itself against possible attack. In Niger, sanctions, flight disruptions squeeze UN aid stocks 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Ecowas - a trading bloc of 15 West African states - issued a Sunday deadline to Niger's junta leaders to stand down and restore President Bazoum. Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z But so far diplomatic efforts have yielded little as the junta tightens its grip on power. Niger’s military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z However, Mali and Burkina Faso - Ecowas members led by military leaders - said they would side with the junta in the event of any outside intervention. Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Similarly, Washington and Paris will now have to make their own hard choices about working with junta leaders on counterterrorism or risk ceding hard-won ground to jihadist groups and possibly Russia, he said. Niger’s neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z She held "frank and difficult" talks with senior junta officials but said they did not take up U.S. suggestions for restoring democratic order. West Africa bloc pins hopes on Niger coup mediation ahead of summit 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z Wagner's leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin has urged the junta to "give us a call" in a voice message uploaded to Telegram on Tuesday. Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z On Monday, the junta shut its airspace, and on Tuesday it temporarily suspended authorization for diplomatic flights from friendly and partner countries, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Niger’s military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z As some European countries began evacuating their citizens following the coup, an unfounded claim started circulating that the junta had ordered the army to detain Europeans. Niger coup: Fact-checking misinformation spreading online 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z But the junta doesn’t appear open to dialogue. Niger’s neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z The bloc also sent a delegation to Niger last week to try to negotiate with the junta, but a source in the entourage said their efforts were rebuffed. West Africa bloc pins hopes on Niger coup mediation ahead of summit 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z State Department's acting No. 2 traveled to Niger and held talks on Monday with senior officials from the country's junta which seized power last month, but made no progress in meetings she described as "difficult". China's trade slumps, threatening recovery prospects 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z But analysts say the longer it takes to find a solution, the more time the junta has to dig in and the less momentum there will be to oust them. Niger’s military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Mali has long been battling an Islamist insurgency and the West African country's junta, which seized power in coups in 2020 and 2021, teamed up with Russia's Wagner mercenary group in 2021. Mali's troops, foreign partners target women to 'spread terror' - UN report 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z It’s unclear how much genuine support there is for the junta, but it appears to have rallied some civil society and political groups to its side. Niger’s neighbors and the UN seek to deescalate tensions with last-minute diplomacy 2023-08-08T04:00:00Z West African regional bloc Ecowas had set a deadline of Sunday for the junta to give up power - or face possible military action. Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The other is the military junta leader who asserts he acted out of concern for the country’s security and has encouraged Nigeriens to defend it from any foreign intervention. Two rivals claim to be in charge in Niger. One is detained and has been publicly silent for days 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Niger's junta has defied a Sunday deadline from West Africa's regional bloc to reinstate ousted president Mohamed Bazoum or face a possible military intervention. 'Nature fights back': Slovenia's worst floods kill six 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The junta asserted that two central African countries have joined preparations for an invasion, but did not say which ones, and called on the country’s population to defend it. Niger’s junta shuts airspace, accuses nations of plans to invade as regional deadline passes 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z On Sunday as the deadline expired, the junta closed its airspace until further notice, citing the increased threat of military intervention. Niger waits for West African bloc's response after junta rejects ultimatum 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z The military juntas in Mali and Burkina Faso have vowed to come to the defence of Niger's coup leaders if Ecowas does use force, raising the prospect of a major regional conflict. Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z A junta spokesman says Niger's armed forces are ready to defend the country. Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Now the junta has reached out to Wagner for assistance while severing security ties with former colonizer France. A deadline arrives for Niger’s junta to reinstate the president. Citizens cheer and fear what’s next 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z The future of some 1,500 French military personnel and 1,100 U.S. military personnel in Niger is not immediately known, though the junta leaders have severed security arrangements with Paris. Niger’s junta shuts airspace, accuses nations of plans to invade as regional deadline passes 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z On Saturday, they stood guard at the city’s roundabouts, checking cars for evidence of foreign meddling and spying, acting on a warning from the junta of such activity. War, Mediation or Silence? Coup Leaders in Niger Face Decision Time 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z But there is a feeling among many Nigerians that Ecowas was too hasty in issuing an ultimatum to the junta, and President Tinubu had not given enough thought to the domestic implications of using force. Nigeria's President Tinubu faces backlash over military intervention in Niger 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Burkina Faso and Mali are both Ecowas members but have been suspended from the bloc since being ruled by military juntas. Niger coup: Junta shuts airspace citing military intervention threat 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Spokespeople for the junta and the army command did not reply to messages seeking comment. Insight: Behind Niger's coup, a feud over the former president's legacy 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z On Niamey’s streets there were sporadic signs of support for the junta, which has said it will not bow to external pressure to stand down following the July 26 power grab. Calm pervades Niger's capital as deadline to reverse coup expires 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Niger’s junta faces a Sunday deadline set by the regional bloc, known as ECOWAS, to release and reinstate the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who has described himself as a hostage. Niger’s junta asks for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z Now the junta has reached out to the Russian mercenary group Wagner for assistance while severing security ties with former colonizer France. A deadline has arrived for Niger’s junta to reinstate the president. Residents brace for what’s next 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z After his visit to Mali, run by a sympathetic junta, Mody warned against a military intervention, vowing that Niger would do what it takes not to become “a new Libya,” Niger’s state television reported Friday. Niger’s junta rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z The following day, the Nigerien military command announced it was siding with the junta and the National Guard dropped its siege of the presidential guard compound - as Tiani had hoped would happen. Insight: Behind Niger's coup, a feud over the former president's legacy 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z Support for Niger’s coup leaders from fellow juntas in neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso could undermine the regional response. Calm pervades Niger's capital as deadline to reverse coup expires 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z They may also face resistance: Niger's neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso, where military juntas have also seized power in recent years, said they would support Niger in the event of military intervention. As deadline looms, France backs West Africa's bid to undo Niger coup 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z “Now it’s dragged out, which gives the junta time to entrench itself,” he said. A deadline has arrived for Niger’s junta to reinstate the president. Residents brace for what’s next 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z A Western military official, speaking on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment, told the AP they have also heard reports that the junta asked for help from Wagner in Mali. Niger’s junta rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner as it faces military intervention threat 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z |
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