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Military takeover: Coup leaders suspend constitution
In Niger where the military junta has suspended the constitution and dissolved all state agencies. It comes hours after the head of the presidential guard named himself leader of a transitional government, after Wednesday’s coup. Abdourahmane Tchiani made the announcement on state-run TV, saying the intervention was necessary to avoid the demise of Niger. Tchiani didn’t mention a timeline for return to civilian leadership. Lets…
What's next for Niger after military coup? | Inside Story
Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum was elected two years ago in the first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence in 1960. But on Wednesday members of his own presidential guard removed him from office. The coup leaders say they want to prevent further economic and security problems. Niger’s neighbours, Mali and Burkina Faso, have seen four military takeovers since 2020. So what does this coup…
Live: UFO whistleblower, military officials testify before House Oversight Committee
The House Oversight Committee holds a hearing titled, “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency,” will examine firsthand accounts of unidentified anomalous phenomena and assess the federal government’s transparency and accountability regarding UAPs’ possible threats to U.S. national security. #FoxNews Subscribe to Fox News! https://bit.ly/2vaBUvAS Watch more Fox News Video: http://video.foxnews.com Watch Fox News Channel Live: http://www.foxnewsgo.com/ FOX News Channel…
Russia says ships heading for Ukrainian ports potential military targets – BBC News
Wheat prices have risen sharply on global markets after Russia said it would treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets. Moscow pulled out of a deal this week that had guaranteed safe passage for grain shipments through the Black Sea. A White House spokesperson accused Russia of planning to blame Ukraine for attacks on civilian ships. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said he…
Russia warns Ukraine-bound Ships on Black Sea are military targets from Thursday
Ukraine’s Black Sea Threat: Ships on Route Risk Becoming Military Targets Russia has warned that from Thursday any ships travelling to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports will be considered potential military targets, as Kyiv said it would set up a temporary shipping route to continue grain exports following Moscow’s withdrawal from a United Nations-brokered deal that permitted grain exports from Ukraine’s ports. Russia’s defence ministry said…
South Korea to expand military support to Ukraine – BBC News
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has said he will expand his country’s military and humanitarian aid support to Ukraine. He was speaking during a visit to Kyiv. The president confirmed that Seoul will continue to supply much needed military equipment, including bullet-proof vests and helmets. Please subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #SouthKorea #Ukraine #BBCNews