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Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
NIAMEY - A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
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Niger junta poised to keep power for five years
Niger's junta will stay in power for at least half a decade more if it accepts a plan presented on Thursday, which does not bar the country's ruling generals from running in any future election .
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule, state TV reports
NIAMEY - A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following discussions with national stakeholders, officials said on state TV on Thursday.
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National conference recommends military rule extension in Niger Republic
A conference held on Wednesday in the Republic of Niger has recommended that the military leadership remain in power for five years before handing over to civilian rule. While presenting the report, the chairman of the Economic and Sustainable Development Committee,
Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
A commission in Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions. ・Commission in Niger recommends minimum five-year transition to democratic rule after military seizure of power in 2023.
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