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CIA officially describes 1953 coup it backed in Iran as ‘undemocratic’

The CIA now officially describes the 1953 coup it backed in Iran that overthrew its prime minister and cemented the rule of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi as undemocratic

The Iranian flag is seen flying over Evin prison in Tehran, Iran October 17, 2022. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran court orders US to pay $330m for 'planning coup'

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defense staff brief the press on plans to deploy its standby force to the Republic of Niger, in Accra, Ghana, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko

West Africa's ECOWAS rejects Niger junta's proposed three-year delay for elections

The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defense staff brief the press on plans to deploy its standby force to the Republic of Niger, in Accra, Ghana, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Kokoroko

West African bloc meets Niger's ousted president, junta leader in Niamey

Coups in West Africa, such as in Niger, have been 'populist' according to analysts. Photo: DW

Why ex-French colonies in Africa seem beset by coups

Niger's junta supporters take part in a demonstration in front of a French army base in Niamey, Niger, August 11, 2023. REUTERS/Mahamadou Hamidou

Niger coup supporters rally as regional force mulls intervention

Demonstrators gather in support of the putschist soldiers in the capital Niamey, Niger July 30, 2023. Signs read: "Long live Niger, long live Russia", "France must leave". REUTERS/Balima Boureima/File photo

Uranium, military bases and foreign intervention: Is Niger the new battleground for geopolitical warfare

Niger's Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou speaks about the situation in Niger during an exclusive interview with Reuters, in Paris, France, August 5, 2023. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

Niger's ousted prime minister hopes talks can end military coup

Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara

Explainer: What are West Africa's options to reverse Niger's coup?

International pressure mounts on coup leaders in Niger while hundreds rally in support of junta

Nigerien security forces prepare to disperse pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara

Niger arrests politicians after coup, other juntas voice support

General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger on 28 July 2023. File Photo: Reuters

The Niger general who ousted a president he was meant to protect

Pro-junta demonstrators break down one of the doors of the French embassy building before being dispersed by Nigerian security forces in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. REUTERS/Souleymane Ag Anara

West Africa threatens force on Niger coup leaders, French embassy attacked