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On July 26, soldiers from the nation's presidential guard overthrew the government and detained President Mohammad Bazoum, sparking international outrage and the possibility of a military invasion by other West African countries. On Sunday, the Nigerien airspace was shut down by the coup leaders, who also forbade any outside intervention.
The soldier said that a nationwide curfew was in effect and that the nation's borders were closed. Additionally suspended were all national institutions, he said.
International community condemns detention of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum as Benin's President mediates in stand-off
The president of Niger has stated that some members of the national guard are attempting to turn against him and that if they do not desist, the army would launch an offensive.
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