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February 19, 2010

Niger President Overthrown in Military Coup
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In Niger, President Mamadou Tandja has been overthrown in a military
coup. Tandja sparked political unrest last year after he altered the
constitution to allow him to remain in office indefinitely. The African
Union has condemned the coup. The soldiers involved say they’re aiming
to restore democracy to Niger.



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