This combined with another attack last week claimed by the al Qaeda-linked group known as JNIM, signify a new phase of the conflict where groups are trying to consolidate power, and it's largely a consequence of the suspended military operations, said Wassim Nasr, a journalist and senior research fellow at the Soufan Center, told The Associated Press.
Niger's coup leaders say they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for 'high treason'
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If there’s a military intervention by ECOWAS, they likely will attack Niamey, he said.
West African leaders will meet Thursday after Niger's junta defies key deadline and shuts airspace
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