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[-] Dremor@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

These findings are not necessarily representative of opinion across the country because the poll was conducted quickly, with a small sample, made up mainly of men in the capital.

As stated in the actual The Economist article. So I won't say like you do that "a vast majority of people in Niger" support the coup.

Even so, it provides an indication of the mood.

I do agree with that. It is unfortunate that such an anti-occident sentiment grew there, but it is understandable considering France (and many European countries) colonial past.

Still to call for the Russian, considering all the war crimes they are accused of (and the massive number of proofs already gathered), is kinda worrying for their safety.

[-] nonailsleft@lemm.ee -1 points 1 year ago

Major thing is that Wagner/Russia is prepared to take the gloves off in fighting islamists. Slaughtering villages or regions that support islamist groups is something western powers are very afraid off, while the locals prefer it and Russia dgaf.

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