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Berlin: Surge of pro-russian propaganda observed in Niger following recent coup

The propagation of pro-Russian propaganda has surged in Niger following the overthrow of the democratically elected government in a recent coup, as stated by a spokesperson from the German foreign ministry on Friday.

AFP WORLD
Published August 04,2023
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The dissemination of pro-Russian propaganda has increased in Niger since a coup toppled the democratically elected government last month, a German foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Speaking during a regular press conference in Berlin, the spokesperson said that a disinformation campaign was underway and Russian flags had been distributed in the country in recent days.