Niger, junta

Niger junta poised to keep power for five years
Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election. Junta chief General Abdourahamane Tiani -- who will have the final say on the proposal -- proclaimed the charter's presentation as a "fresh start" for the west African nation confronted with jihadist violence.
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger's National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition period during which the current military government will stay in power.
Niger’s junta proposes return to civilian rule in five years
Niger’s National Committee has proposed a plan to return the country to civilian rule within five years under new guidelines that would limit political parties.The plan, presented by a National Conference composed of 700 community leaders,
Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and alliance with Mali and Burkina Faso.
Niger Commission Recommends 5-Year Transition to Democratic Rule, State TV Reports
A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following discussions with national stakeholders, its president said on state TV on Thursday.
Niger's national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
A national committee to chart Niger’s future has proposed that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit the number of political parti
Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
A commission in Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions. ・Commission in Niger recommends minimum five-year transition to democratic rule after military seizure of power in 2023.
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Myanmar junta bombs villages in three states
More than a dozen civilians were killed, including two children living in a village Pauktaw Township east of the Rakhine ...
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Myanmar Junta Airstrikes Kill 53 Civilians in 10 Days
The Ta'ang National Liberation Army reported numerous airstrikes as it broke off peace talks with the regime in China.
Junta-led Sahel states ready joint force of 5,000 troops, says minister
A joint force of 5,000 troops from military-led neighbours Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in their troubled central Sahel region, Niger's defence chief said on state television.
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PLA launches assault on junta-backed militia camp in Mandalay Region
Anti-junta resistance grows in Myanmar's Mandalay Region as the PLA launches a new attack on a junta stronghold ...
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Junta Passes Law Allowing Chinese Security Firms to Operate in Myanmar
The law allows Chinese companies to provide security services for Chinese organizations, projects and businesses, as well as ...
Myanmar junta extends state of emergency to support election preparations
Myanmar's ruling military has extended a state of emergency for another six months, state media reported on Friday, a day ahead of the four-year anniversary of a coup that plunged the country into ...
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What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit the group, forming their own alliance and weakening the ...
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Banks Close in Sittwe as Myanmar Junta Braces for Attacks
Fighting with the Arakan Army is encircling the Rakhine State capital as the regime stops residents from leaving.