Benin Government Confirms Arrests and Foreign Military Aid in Foiling Coup

Benin Government Confirms Arrests and Foreign Military Aid in Foiling Coup

The government of Benin has confirmed that arrests have been made and foreign military aid played a crucial role in foiling a coup attempt led by mutinous soldiers. The early Sunday morning storming of the national television station, where President Patrice Talon's removal and government dissolution were announced, was swiftly neutralized thanks to the intervention of loyal forces supported by Nigerian and Ivorian troops.