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Niger's ruling junta suspended the BBC for three months over the broadcaster's coverage of an extremist attack that allegedly killed dozens of Nigerien soldiers and civilians.
The communications minister accused the BBC of broadcasting false information aimed at destabilizing social calm and undermining the troops' morale.
The BBC reported that gunmen had killed more than 90 Nigerien soldiers and more than 40 civilians, which the government disputed, leading to the suspension.
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