Thousands rally to back Niger authorities after thwarted mutiny

Thousands demonstrated in Niger’s capital on Wednesday in support of the west African country’s army chief, General Abdourahamane Tiani, following a thwarted army mutiny at the weekend, Nigerien journalists reported.

The rally in Niamey comes days after loyal supporters of the military government put down the attempted uprising with the help of Russian partners, but not before the capital was rocked by intense fighting across several…