Niger Junta Attacked By French Jets? Massive Escalation As Coup Leaders Allege Air Attack

Niger's military leadership accused France of freeing 16 captured terrorists to destabilise the country. In a video address, one of the coup leaders, colonel major Amadou Abdramane, claimed French forces invaded its airspace and attacked its National Guard unit in Bourkou Bourkou in the Tillaberi region. However, the French Foreign Ministry has denied the allegation. Watch the war of words between Niger and its former colonial ruler, France. #niger #france #militaryaction #nigerjunta #nigermilitarycoup #amadouabdramane #frenchforces #airspace #violation #nationalguardunit #bourkoubourkou #colonialruler #westernafricannation #mali #burkinafaso #ecowas #nigeria #us #terrorists Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.