The militants of the terrorist group “Islamic State” (an organization banned in Russia) (IS) attacked the barracks of the Niger army. It has been reported Al Arabia.
According to the sources of the TV channel, the barracks are located about 100 km from Niger’s capital, Niamey. It was noted that the attack was carried out by militants affiliated with an African branch of a terrorist organization.
Leaders of the rebellion in Niger before that declaration their readiness to resolve the situation with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) states condemning their actions and planning military intervention through diplomacy.
On 12 August, it was reported that the West African Economic Community could intervene to bring President Mohamed Bazum to power and overthrow the rebels in Niger without the approval of the UN Security Council.
On July 26, Niger President Mohamed Bazum and his wife were detained by their own bodyguards. On the night of July 26-27, the country’s Armed Forces stopped the work of all state institutions in the country, imposed a curfew and closed the borders. At the same time, the rebels in Niger ensured the physical integrity of the displaced government.
Former leader of the rebels estimated “Massacre and chaos” under foreign intervention in Niger.