Coup supporters gather in Niger’s capital Niamey on the 3rd (Reuters = Kyodo)
[Nairobi Kyodo]The military government of West Africa’s Niger, where a coup took place, announced on the 3rd that it had broken several military agreements with France, accelerating its secession from its former colonial power, France. Reuters reported. Neighboring Mali has switched its countermeasures against Islamic extremists from France to Russia after the coup d’état, raising concerns about Russia’s approach to Niger.
Even after 4 days, the 10th day since the coup d’etat occurred, the situation continues to be confused. Neighboring countries are searching for a solution, but there is the possibility that the stalemate will be prolonged.
President Bazum, who is said to be under the surveillance of the military government at the presidential residence, criticized the coup in a contribution to the electronic version of the Washington Post on the 3rd.
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2023-08-04 10:00:28
