2010 Nigerien coup d'état
Military overthrow of Mamadou Tandja / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A coup d'état occurred in Niger on 18 February 2010. Soldiers attacked the presidential palace in Niamey under weapons fire at midday and captured President Mamadou Tandja, who was chairing a government meeting at the time.[2] Later in the day, the rebels announced on television the formation of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD),[3][4] headed by chef d'escadron Salou Djibo.[5]
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Government of Niger Supported by: France | Free Officers | ||||||
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Mamadou Tandja |
Salou Djibo Adamou Harouna | ||||||
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10 killed (6 civilians, 4 soldiers) |
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