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Macron Condemns Countries' Attempts to Establish Relations With Coup Leaders in Niger
Macron Condemns Countries' Attempts to Establish Relations With Coup Leaders in Niger
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In early August, following the military coup in Niger, acting US Deputy Secretary of State Nuland visited the country and met with the rebel-appointed... 29.08.2023, Sputnik Africa
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France condemns the attempts by the United States and several other countries to withdraw support from the legitimate Nigerien authorities and refuses to give in to the demands of those who seized power through a coup, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.Paris will continue to support Bazoum and will not recognize the rebels' government, the French leader said. Neither will the French ambassador leave Niger, as was demanded by the coup leaders, he said.On Friday, Niger's Foreign Ministry ordered the French Ambassador to Niamey to leave the country within 48 hours. Following the Niger's request, Paris said that the coup leaders are not entitled to make such decisions. As the 48-hour deadline that the authorities of Niger gave the French Ambassador to depart the country, on Monday morning the coup administration cut off water and electricity to the French embassy in Niamey and forbid food delivery to the facility, according to reports on social mediaThe French leader reiterated Paris' support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in all its decisions on restoring the constitutional order in Niger.On August 7, acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland traveled to Niger and met with the rebel-appointed chief of staff, Moussa Salaou Barmou, and three of his colonels in Niamey. She described the talks with them as "frank and difficult." On August 19, new US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger, but the US Department of State said she would not formally present her credentials due to "the current political crisis" in the country.A coup took place in Niger on July 26 during which President Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. On 10 August, Tchiani signed a decree creating a new transitional government. It included 20 ministers, both military and civilian.Following the coup, the ECOWAS suspended all financial aid to Niger, froze rebels' assets and imposed a ban on commercial flights to and from the country. In early August, during a summit in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, ECOWAS leaders agreed to activate a standby force to potentially compel the Nigerien military to reinstate Bazoum. On Friday, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs Abdel-Fatau Musah said that ECOWAS general staff chiefs had agreed on a date for the beginning of military intervention, but would not make it public.
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Macron Condemns Countries' Attempts to Establish Relations With Coup Leaders in Niger
In early August, following the military coup in Niger, acting US Deputy Secretary of State Nuland visited the country and met with the rebel-appointed authorities in Niamey. On August 19, new US Ambassador FitzGibbon arrived in Niger, the US State Department said.
France condemns the attempts by the United States and several other countries to withdraw support from the legitimate Nigerien authorities and refuses to give in to the demands of those who seized power through a coup, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.
"I often hear from other capitals that France is too much involved in supporting [ousted Nigerien President Mohamed] Bazoum. But what would we do if such a coup took place in Romania or Bulgaria? Would it be right if we just say, 'We were offered a prime minister, so we will work with him? We shouldn't dig our heels in, it's not our country.' This is unacceptable," Macron said at the annual conference of France's ambassadors in Paris.
Paris will continue to support Bazoum and will not recognize the rebels' government, the French leader said. Neither will the French ambassador leave Niger, as
was demanded by the coup leaders, he said.
"I hear it from Washington and other capitals, 'Don't get too involved, it is getting dangerous.' No, our position must be clear and consistent. Otherwise, what African capital would ever listen to us when we say that we support the policy of partnership?" Macron said, adding "France will not allow either paternalism or weakness in the Sahel region, otherwise we will have to pull out from it completely."
On Friday, Niger's Foreign Ministry ordered the French Ambassador to Niamey to leave the country within 48 hours. Following the Niger's request, Paris said that the coup leaders
are not entitled to make such decisions.
As the 48-hour deadline that the authorities of Niger gave the French Ambassador to depart the country, on Monday morning the coup administration
cut off water and electricity to the French embassy in Niamey and forbid food delivery to the facility, according to reports on social media
The French leader reiterated Paris' support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in all its decisions on restoring the constitutional order in Niger.
"We support ECOWAS' diplomatic as well as military efforts once such a decision in taken," he said.
On August 7, acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland traveled to Niger and met with the rebel-appointed chief of staff, Moussa Salaou Barmou, and three of his colonels in Niamey. She described the talks with them as "frank and difficult." On August 19, new US Ambassador Kathleen FitzGibbon arrived in Niger, but the US Department of State said she would not formally present her credentials due to "the current political crisis" in the country.
A coup took place in Niger on July 26 during which President Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. On 10 August, Tchiani signed a decree creating a new transitional government. It included 20 ministers, both military and civilian.
Following the coup, the ECOWAS suspended all financial aid to Niger, froze rebels' assets and imposed a ban on commercial flights to and from the country.
In early August, during a summit in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, ECOWAS leaders agreed to activate a standby force to potentially compel the Nigerien military to reinstate Bazoum. On Friday, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs Abdel-Fatau Musah said that ECOWAS general staff chiefs
had agreed on a date for the beginning of military intervention, but would not make it public.
