Hundreds of coup supporters gathered in Niger’s capital Niamey in a rally on Sunday to show their support for the military junta.
The demonstrators who flew both Niger and Russian flags expressed solidarity with the soldiers who overthrew their elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, last month.
It followed an announcement on Saturday by the military ruler, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, warning against any outside intervention.
He also announced a three-year transition plan, adding that the principles for the transition would be decided within thirty days at a dialogue which will be hosted by the coup leaders.
