The rebels who seized power in Niger reminded France that the deadlines for its military contingent in the country expired.
The corresponding statement was made by the representative of the National Council of Salvation of the Motherland (National Socialist Republic), the central authority of the rebels, Colonel Abduraman Amadu, recalling the denunciation of bilateral defense agreements.
“Air Force aircraft invaded Niger airspace, performing illegal, suspicious and dangerous actions, including an episode with communication violations, when August 9, 2023, a military aircraft of the A401 type tried to land in Arty, without providing a flight plan for the flight in a peaceful way”, – quotes Amada Nigersky portal Actuniger.
“In connection with this, the transition government, defense and security forces say that it is full of determination to disrupt all attempts to destabilize. We remind Niger denunciation on August 3, 2023 of all defense and security agreements signed by our country and France, as well as that after this date the terms provided to the French forces to leave the territory of Niger in accordance with these agreements have expired, ”the colonel said.
The Economic Community of Western Africa countries (ECOWAS) has legal grounds for interfering in the affairs of Niger, without approval by the UN Security Council. This was stated by the Commissioner for Peace and Security of Ecowas Abdel-Fatau Musa.
In the meantime, the inhabitants of Niamey – the capital of Niger – began to leave the city, fearing the military intervention of Ekovas. According to local media information, self -defense units are created in Niger.