General Abdurahman Tchiani, head of the ruling National Council of Homeland Defense (CNSP) in Niger, said his country does not want war, but will be ready to defend itself if necessary. Al Jazeera.
“Neither the army nor the people want war in Niger, but we will resist any manifestation of it,” he said.
According to the rebel leader, West African Economic Community (ECOWAS) countries are unaware that Niger has become the key to keeping the region safe from destabilization amid rising terrorist activity.
He also emphasized that the purpose of the sanctions against Niger is to subdue the rebels, not to find a solution to the current situation. He noted that the people demanded that the army rally around the Rebel Council.
Before that, ECOWAS instructed Due to the rebellion in Niger, the General Staff will immediately deploy a reserve force. Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said community members had agreed to launch a military operation in Niger “as soon as possible”.
On July 26, Niger President Mohammed Bazum and his wife were detained by their own bodyguards. On the night of July 27, the country’s Armed Forces declared a curfew and closed the borders, halting the work of all state institutions in the country. At the same time, the rebels in Niger ensured the physical integrity of the displaced government.
Former leader of the rebels estimated Mass blood was shed in Niger with foreign intervention.