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2023 Nigerien Crisis
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger, during which the country's presidential guard removed and detained President Mohamed Bazoum. Subsequently, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the Commander of the Presidential Guard, proclaimed himself the leader of a military junta, established the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, after confirming the success of the coup. In response to this development, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued an ultimatum on 30 July, giving the coup leaders in Niger one week to reinstate Bazoum, with the threat of international sanctions and potential use of force. When the deadline of the ultimatum expired on 6 August, no military intervention was initiated; however, on 10 August, ECOWAS took the step of activating its standby force. Previously in 2017, ECOWAS had launched a military intervention to restore democracy in The Gambia during a constitutional crisis within the country. All active member ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Nigerien Coup D'état
On 26 July 2023, a coup d'état occurred in Niger when the country's presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, and Presidential Guard commander General officer, General Abdourahamane Tchiani proclaimed himself the leader of a new military National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, junta, shortly after confirming the coup a success. This was the fifth military coup d'état since the country gained independence from France in 1960, and the first since 2010 Nigerien coup d'état, 2010. The coup was condemned by the United States and France, and by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, the latter of which threatened military intervention against the junta, leading to the 2023 Nigerien crisis. Background Niger had previously undergone four military coups since History of Niger#Independence, independence from France in 1960, with the most recent having occurred in 2010 Nigerien coup d'état, 2010. In between, there were also several coup attempts, the most rece ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
