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URGENT: Niger Opposition Says ‘Will Not Recognize’ Poll Result

URGENT: Niger Opposition Says ‘Will Not Recognize’ Poll Result
Thu Mar 17, 2016 21:13:15

Niger's opposition said Thursday it "will not recognize" the result of Sunday's presidential election run-off.

The opposition coalition called for "a political transition to allow the organization of new democratic, free, legitimate, transparent and honest elections".

Challenger Hama Amadou, currently receiving medical treatment in Paris, came second in the first round last month, trailing well behind incumbent President Mahamadou Issoufou, AFP reported.

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