Niger military accuses France of orchestrating failed mutiny: What to know

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- Niger’s authorities showed off the arsenal seized during fighting to put down a revolt against the government.
- Niger has blamed France for inciting an attack on a key military airbase by mutinous soldiers last week.
- Niger's government has widened its blame to unnamed neighbours a week after the assault on a military base.
- French officials deny involvement, but tensions between the two countries remain high.