Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup
Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
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"the situation was now under the control of the legitimate authorities headed by President Gen Abdourahmane Tiani."
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Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.
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