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.
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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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Niger junta's commission proposes 5-year transition to civilian rule
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