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Commentary by Russian military journalist Boris Rozhin
[ColonelCassad] 1. An ultimatum from ECOWAS to Niger expires tomorrow, which could be followed by a military invasion of Niger by a number of ECOWAS countries. ECOWAS is backed by France, which is actually revoicing the same threats to the military of Niger, in fact demanding their surrender.
2. Nigeria puts troops on alert and is preparing for military action in cooperation with several other ECOWAS states. France will try to act on the sly so that the intervention looks like an African war in order to knock out anti-colonial slogans from the hands of the new Niger authorities.
3. Burkina Faso has also put its troops on full alert and is ready to take part in the war on the side of Niger. Chad, in turn, refused to take any part in the intervention in Niger.
4. The military of Niger has resolutely refused to make concessions and intend to continue to hold power. In the capital of the country are rallies in support of the military. The key administrative facilities of the capital and most of the old government are held by the military. The old power can expect to return exclusively on foreign bayonets. She has no serious support in Niger.
5. France also refused to close its military bases and withdraw its troops from Niger, referring to the fact that it does not recognize the new authorities of Niger, and it concluded an agreement with the old authorities. In fact, only intervention will allow France to remain in Niger. This is where the whole colonial inside of "progressive democracy" comes out.
6. The President of Nigeria calls not only for a military invasion, but for a complete blockade of Niger, including the closure of borders, the cessation of trade, the cessation of electricity supplies, etc. In fact, events in the spirit of the 2014-2015 blockade of Crimea by the Ukrainian Nazis. Ordinary residents of Niger will be punished.
7, There is no actual confirmation of the conclusion of a contract between Niger and PMC "Wagner" at the moment.
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Nigerian politicians urged to abandon military intervention in Niger
Nigerian politicians, public and religious figures have appealed to President Bole Tinub and the Economic Community of West African Countries (ECOWAS) to abandon their intention to carry out a military intervention in Niger, the local edition of the Daily Trust reports on August 5.
“Military force can only be used after all other political and diplomatic mechanisms have failed. The result (the use of military force. - Ed.) may be civilian casualties, ” the group of Nigerian senators said in an appeal.
Similar appeals were made by a number of other politicians, public and religious figures, including Islamic preacher Mohammed Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemo , former deputy head of the People's Democratic Party of Nigeria Olabode George and professor at the University of Abuja Abubakar Kari.
The appeals, in particular, note that there are already many difficulties in Nigeria, including in the security and economic spheres, and a military invasion of a country close to Nigerians will only lead to aggravation of problems both in Nigeria itself and in the entire region.
As IA Regnum reported earlier, on August 4, ECOWAS Commissioner for Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musaha, said that member countries of the community at an emergency meeting developed a plan for a possible military intervention in Niger. The decision will be made by the leaders of the ECOWAS member countries, he explained.
On the night of July 27, a group of military men in Niger announced a coup d'etat and the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazum. Colonel Amadou Abdramane, who led the coup, explained that the military opposed the country's leader "because of the deteriorating security situation and poor governance." The command of the Armed Forces of Niger supported the rebels.
On July 30, ECOWAS leaders said that if the President of Niger does not return to power within a week, the community may turn to military action. At the same time, the leaders of Burkina Faso and Mali, which border Niger, said they would consider military operations against this country an attack on their own states.
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US suspends part of economic aid to Niger - Blinken
The US authorities are temporarily suspending funding for a number of foreign aid programs that benefit the Niger government. This was announced on August 4 by Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
The diplomat emphasized that the temporary measure does not affect all the White House assistance programs to foreign states that apply to Niger.
“The United States will continue to provide vital humanitarian and food assistance to the African nation. In addition, Washington intends to continue to maintain diplomatic contacts with the authorities of Niger,” Blinken assured.
The allocation of assistance, according to the Secretary of State, will be carried out as the situation develops.
As IA Regnum reported, Niger's ambassador to Paris, Aishato Bulama Kane , said that the putschists in Niger have been holding President Mohamed Bazum without water and telephone communications since the morning of August 4.
On the night of July 27, a military group in Niger announced a coup d'état and the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazum.
On July 30, the leaders of the Economic Community of West Africa announced that if the president did not return to power within a week, military action would be taken against the rebels.
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