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‘I will not back down’: meeting Mayra Djibrine, the new face of Sahel junta opposition

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La militante nigérienne Mariama Djibrine, alias Mayra.

Mayra Djibrine, a Nigerien activist, has become a prominent figure in the opposition against military juntas in the Sahel. In a recent interview, she stated, ‘I will not back down.’

By Cécile Mboua — Political News Writer

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