Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international action
The coup led to a breakdown in diplomatic ties, with the junta demanding the withdrawal of French troops and ultimately ending Niger’s longstanding military cooperation with France.
The Nigerien government has blamed France for an attempted coup plot to overthrow the military regime.” According to Sahel Alerte, a platform monitoring security trends in the region, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said there had been “neither intent nor means” enabling France to carry out a military action against Niger.
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