Niger President Mamadou Tandja was deposed in a coup on 18 February that was provoked by what analysts and local media suggest was discontent with his decision to change the constitution in order to remain in power.rnGunfire lasting several hours erupted near the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey, around midday on 18 February, one humanitarian official told Jane's.rnThere were no reports of civilian casualties, although as many as 10 members of the presidential guard were reported to have died when armoured vehicles entered the palace grounds.
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