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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maroosha Muzaffar

Niger junta leader announces plan to restore democracy in 3 years

Associated Press

The leader behind last month’s coup in Niger, General Abourahamane Tiani, said that the junta will restore civilian rule in the West African country within “three years”.

He revealed on Saturday on state television that the principles for the transition would be decided within 30 days at a dialogue to be hosted by the junta, the local media reported.

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