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Leader of Niger's junta says it will restore civilian rule within 3 years, but gives no details

This video frame grab image obtained by AFP from ORTN - Télé Sahel on 19 August 2023 shows Niger's new military ruler General Abdourahamane Tiani reading a statement on national television. © AFP

The leader of mutinous soldiers who ousted Niger's democratically elected president said Saturday night that they will return the country to civilian rule within three years.

General Abdourahamane Tiani gave no details on the plan, saying on state television only that the principles for the transition would be decided within 30 days at a dialogue to be hosted by the junta.

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