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(or possibly

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) Abdoulaye Adamou Harouna (whose name is also reported as Harouna Adamou) is a

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military figure who led the

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which overthrew

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on February 18, 2010. Harouna led the coup action, in which soldiers drove into

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, opened fire on the presidential palace, and captured President Tandja. After the success of the coup, ''

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."Niger : le chef d'escadron Salou Djibo, "président" du CSRD"

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, February 19, 2010

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