National Guard of Niger
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The Nigerien National Guard (French: Garde Nationale du Niger), formerly known as the Forces Nationales d’Intervention et de Securité (1997–2011)[1][2] and Garde Republicaine (1963–1997),[2] is a paramilitary corps of the Armed Forces of Niger under the control of the Ministry of Interior, Public Safety and Decentralization. It is headed by the superior commander of the national guard.
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Abbreviation | GNN |
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Employees | c. 3,200 |
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Operations jurisdiction | Niger |
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Parent agency | Ministry of Interior, Public Safety and Decentralization |
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