Russia's statement: Do not engage in any foreign armed intervention to prevent the deterioration of the situation in Niger. Military | situation | armed
According to Agence France Presse, on August 2nd, Russia called for "dialogue" to avoid a deterioration of the situation in Niger, while warning against any foreign armed intervention. This Sahel region in Africa has become unstable due to last week's military coup.
According to Russian media reports, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said, "We believe that the situation in the country must not further deteriorate. The top priority is to organize a national dialogue to restore domestic peace and ensure law and order."
She pointed out that the "African solution to the African problem" and "the threat of using force against a sovereign country does not help alleviate tension and solve the country's problems.".
Zakharova added, "We hope to make efforts through the African Union and regional organizations."
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According to reports, Abdulrahman Chiani, who led the coup to overthrow the democratically elected president, defended the coup and stated that the "security situation in Niger is constantly deteriorating" due to the violent activities of jihadist organizations.
According to reports, on July 26th, some members of the Niger Presidential Guard detained President Bazum. Late that night, the military representatives of the coup announced the establishment of the National Committee for Defending the Motherland, lifting President Bazum's authority and allowing the military regime to take over national affairs. On July 28th, Chiani announced his appointment as the Chairman of the Niger National Committee for the Defense of the Motherland.
On July 30th, the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States issued a joint statement demanding that the Niger coup soldiers release the detained Bazum and restore his presidential powers within a week. Otherwise, all measures, including military intervention, will be taken to ensure the restoration of constitutional order in Niger.