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Nigerien Crisis (2023–present)
Nigerien Crisis may refer to: * 2009–2010 Nigerien constitutional crisis The 2009–2010 Nigerien constitutional crisis occurred in Niger due to a political conflict between President Mamadou Tandja and judicial and legislative bodies regarding the Constitutional referendum that opponents claimed was an attempt to ex ..., a political conflict in Niger in 2009–10 which led to the 2010 coup d'état * 2023–2024 Nigerien crisis, an international crisis between Niger, ECOWAS, and other states following the 2023 coup d'état {{Disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–2010 Nigerien Constitutional Crisis
The 2009–2010 Nigerien constitutional crisis occurred in Niger due to a political conflict between President Mamadou Tandja and judicial and legislative bodies regarding the Constitutional referendum that opponents claimed was an attempt to extend his mandate beyond the constitutional maximum. It was held on 4 August 2009 before a parliamentary election which was mandated to take place by 26 August 2009. The crisis eventually led to a coup d'état by military leaders who overthrew President Tandja and formed a ruling junta. President Tandja dissolved the National Assembly of Niger on 26 May 2009 due to strong opposition from the National Assembly, civil society groups, and the courts regarding his referendum proposal. The Constitutional Court of Niger ruled on 12 June 2009 on a case brought by opposition deputies from the National Assembly that the proposed referendum was unconstitutional, and on 21 June 2009 the President announced he would not seek the 20 August vote. He ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Nigerien Coup D'état
A coup d'état occurred in Niger on 18 February 2010. Soldiers attacked the presidential palace in Niamey under weapons fire at midday and captured President Mamadou Tandja, who was chairing a government meeting at the time.Todd Pitman"Armed soldiers storm Niger presidential palace" Associated Press, 18 February 2010. Later in the day, the rebels announced on television the formation of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD),"Military coup ousts Niger president" BBC News, 18 February 2010. headed by '''' . Background ...
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Nigerien Crisis (2023–2024)
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 the country and 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] |
