5,673,579 |
13.52 |
2.12 |
Niger |
|
Clashes erupted between muslim fundamentalists and police. Muslim fundamentalists were protesting a fashion show that was to be held in Niamey. During the protest, rioters set bars on fire, houses where they thought sex workers lived, and stalls of the n |
5,673,583 |
13.52 |
2.12 |
Niger |
|
Students rioted over non-payment of their grants by setting tires on fire and building barricades. Police used teargas to break up the riots. |
5,673,588 |
13.52 |
2.12 |
Niger |
|
The Alliance of Democratic Forces protested in support of Niger Prime Minister Hama Amadou. The group denounced the oppositions verbal attacks on the government. |
5,673,592 |
19.06 |
8.42 |
Niger |
|
Tourists were attacked by armed bandits. |
5,673,596 |
13.52 |
2.12 |
Niger |
|
Student rioted over bad living conditions and unpaid scholarships. Police fired teargas into the crowd. Rioters responded by throwing stones. One officer was killed. |
5,673,600 |
13.52 |
2.12 |
Niger |
|
Student rioted over bad living conditions and unpaid scholarships. Police fired teargas into the crowd. Rioters responded by throwing stones. Over 46 people were injured during the riots. |
5,673,604 |
17.73 |
8.28 |
Niger |
|
A group of unidentified armed men attacked and took hostage a group of German tourists. |
5,673,607 |
13.52 |
2.12 |
Niger |
|
Protesters demanded that an inquiry into the assassination of Mainassara. |
5,673,613 |
18.98 |
12.85 |
Niger |
|
Fighting broke out between merchants from two different groups: Haussa and Toubou. Two people died, five wells were poisoned, and part of the market was burned down. |
5,673,618 |
16.97 |
7.99 |
Niger |
|
Clashes broke out between Revolutionary Armed Forces of the Sahara and Niger army. During the battle, one of the FARS leaders, Chahayi Barkaye was killed. The army took munitions from FARS and destroyed two of their bases. It is not known how many died. |