Burkina Faso and Mali have deployed warplanes on Niger territory, where the military has struck a coup, as a sign of solidarity with this country and to repel any attacks. This was reported by the TV channel. RTN.
Mali and Burkina Faso translate their commitments in their joint statement into concrete action. The two brotherly countries have deployed warplanes to respond to any attack on Niger.
Abdel Fatau Musah, Commissioner for Peace and Security of the Economic Community of West Africa declarationIt was reported that the exact date of the organization’s intervention in the situation in Niger has been determined but will not be announced.
It was previously reported that the European Union will discuss the sanctions and possible intervention of the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) in Niger on 31 August. According to the source, the issue will come up at an informal meeting of EU foreign ministers in Toledo. At the meeting, it was reported that the EU High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy Josep Borrell will present proposals for countering the insurgency and the participants will discuss ways to support ECOWAS in the face of a possible intervention.
Former leader of the rebels estimated Mass blood was shed in Niger with foreign intervention.