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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Peter Beaumont

RARE PHOTOS: Eu suspends support and security cooperation with niger after coup | Vintage Vibes

People stand near torched cars in front of the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, which was damaged during anti-government protests in Niamey.
People stand near torched cars in front of the headquarters of the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism, which was damaged during anti-government protests in Niamey. Photograph: Issifou Djibo/EPA

The European Union has suspended financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect after the military coup there this week.

The EU announcement came as the African Union issued a 15-day ultimatum to those involved in seizing power to return to barracks and restore the democratic constitution and suspended institutions.

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