UN briefing on the latest in Niger following military coup

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Watch the hybrid briefing by Leonardo Santos Simao, Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), virtually, on the current situation in Niger.

France and Italy have announced plans to fly their citizens out of Niger following a military coup in the country.

It comes after Niger's presidential guard surrounded the palace in the capital Niamey, detained elected president Mohamed Bazoum, and announced a new military government last week.

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