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Story summary
- Algeria sent warplanes to Niger in late August to thwart a coup attempt.
- Four Sukhoi Su-30 jets and a refuelling plane landed at Niamey airport on August 30.
- Gunfire and explosions struck Niamey on August 28-29, hitting the airport, broadcaster and presidential palace.
- Niger’s military government accused France of orchestrating the mutiny, which France denied.