2010 Nigerien coup d'état

A coup d'état occurred in Niger on 18 February 2010. Soldiers attacked the presidential palace in Niamey under weapons fire at midday and captured President Mamadou Tandja, who was chairing a government meeting at the time. Later in the day, the rebels announced on television the formation of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD), headed by chef d'escadron Salou Djibo.

2010 Nigerien coup d'état
Date18 February 2010
Location
Niger
Result

Coup successful

  • Government overthrown
  • Establishment of the CSRD
  • Free and fair general election held in January 2011
Belligerents
Government of Niger
Supported by:
France		 Free Officers
Commanders and leaders
Mamadou Tandja Salou Djibo
Adamou Harouna
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
10 killed (6 civilians, 4 soldiers)
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