Algeria’s upper house approves troop deployment to Niger
AllegedFighter jets Algeria’s Ministry of Defence said it sent to Niger
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AllegedFighter jets Algeria’s Ministry of Defence said it sent to Niger
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said Algeria sent fighter jets to Niamey in late August after mutineers attacked strategic sites. Algeria’s defence ministry said the deployment was requested by Nigerien authorities to help counter an attempt to destabilise Niger.
Algeria deployed fighter jets to Niger.
Algeria’s lower house adopted a law allowing the death penalty for certain arson and other acts, after wildfires killed at least 12 people. Human rights groups accused the government of targeting political opposition; the bill still requires upper-house review and presidential ratification.
The official death toll from the wildfires is 12 people.