Abdurahman Tchiani, leader of the National Committee for the Rescue of the Fatherland, declared by the rebels, met with a mediation committee of religious leaders in Nigeria. RTN.
The meeting was reportedly attended by Ali Lamine Zein, head of Niger’s so-called transitional government, and representatives of Islamic associations in Niger. The Nigerian delegation was headed by Sheikh Bala Lau Abdullahi.
Before that, the ECOWAS Parliament spoke For the peaceful resolution of the situation in Niger.
July 26, President of Niger Mohammed Bazum and his wife delayed his own guard. The armed forces of the country on the night of July 26-27 stopped With the work of all state institutions in the country, a curfew was imposed and borders were closed. At the same time, the rebels in Niger guaranteed physical integrity of the displaced authority.
27 July UN Secretary-General António Guterres He insisted Stop the rebellion and free President Bazum. revolt too prisoner in the USA and the European Union. In Russia He insisted Dialogue between the parties to the conflict.
On July 28, the former head of the presidential guard, General Abdurahman Tchiani announced He is the head of the National Committee, which was established for the liberation of the homeland on behalf of the army that carried out the coup.
Former leader of the rebels estimated Mass blood was shed in Niger with foreign intervention.