Niger, which has recently hit headlines after the Presidential security guard dethroned its President Mohamed Bazoum, was engulfed in massive civilian unrest on Sunday as pro-junta protesters attacked the French embassy. Hundreds of videos went viral on social media platforms showcased thousands of junta supporters surging through the streets of the national capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.Niger, which has recently hit headlines after the Presidential security guard dethroned its President Mohamed Bazoum, was engulfed in massive civilian unrest on Sunday as pro-junta protesters attacked the French embassy. Hundreds of videos went viral on social media platforms showcased thousands of junta supporters surging through the streets of the national capital, Niamey, waving Russian flags, chanting the name of the Russian president and forcefully denouncing former colonial power France.