Warning: Foreign military intervention is not allowed!, Niger's coup initiator Chiani publicly reveals the reasons for the coup, foreign | military | coup
According to Agence France Presse (Agence France Presse) on July 28th, General Abdulrahman Chiani, the captain of the Niger Presidential Guard, who led to the resignation of President Mohammad Bazum, made his debut as a new national figure on the same day. The instigators of the military coup also warned that no foreign military intervention is allowed.
Chiani appeared on national television on the 28th and read out a statement as the Chairman of the National Committee for the Defense of the Motherland. Chiani, referred to by his colleagues as the head of state, stated that the coup was due to "a deterioration in the security situation.". Niger has suffered from violent activities by jihadist organizations in recent years.
According to reports, Chiani stated that under President Bazum's rule, there were always "political speeches" trying to make people believe that "everything is good," but "the cruel reality is death, displacement, humiliation, and frustration.". He said, "Despite the significant sacrifices made by the Niger people and the commendable support provided by our overseas partners, the current security situation is no longer able to ensure the security of the country." France and the United States are the main support countries for Niger, with 1500 and 1100 troops stationed in the country, respectively.
Shortly after its televised speech, a notice from the military government warned that "no foreign military intervention" was allowed, as "some government officials who had previously cooperated with these interventions were still adhering to the logic of confrontation.".
According to reports, the military government, including military units such as the gendarmerie and police, has suspended the operation of government agencies, closed land and air borders, and implemented curfews.