Rethinking the support to fight the takeover in Niger

It is hard to argue that this change necessarily threatens the security of Niger or the region when France is one of the main causes of its struggles.

There is significant support for Nigerien coup leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani, who wants to address Niger’s security issues, divorced of French interference, writes Sarah Moritz. Screenshot courtesy of Al Jazeera

Opinion

BY SARAH MORITZ

August 21, 2023

Niger should not be interfered with if it is truly about stability in the region. Among the common reasons for this view are: that the attack on Niger, combined with the regional use of military resources, will weaken the ability to fight off Boko Haram; because there is sig...

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