Niamey: European countries have launched rescue operations to evacuate their citizens safely after a military intervention in Niger. Information is surfacing that France will soon start a rescue operation here, and there will be attacks on the army of Niger if necessary. The organisation of West African Nations has also given the Nigerian army a week, after which it has threatened to take military action. France and West African countries are threatening Niger’s army while neighbouring Burkina Faso and Mali have supported Niger’s rebellion. Besides, if West African or European countries try to intervene militarily in Niger, it will invite a large-scale war, both these countries have warned.
Last week, Niger’s army took over the country’s reins in a coup d’état of President Mohamed Bazoum. The army declared General Chiani as the head of state. Due to these activities of Niger, the US and European countries were restless and had termed this rebellion terrorism. Along with this, the activities to stop the financial assistance being provided to Niger were also intensified. After this, the US and European countries started operations to evacuate their citizens from Niger safely.
Moreover, France will soon start operations here. However, information about immense anger in Niger against France has come to the fore from the activities of the last few days. The French embassy in the capital Niamey was attacked and set on fire by angry citizens of Niger. It may make it difficult for France to evacuate its citizens. Given this, the imprisoned President Bazoum gave France the liberty to attack the army. At the same time, the West African countries also warned to fight against the army of Niger.
However, Burkina Faso and Mali have supported the rebellion of Niger’s army. Besides, West African or French military intervention in Niger would invite a big war. Burkina Faso and Mali have also announced that they will stand by the side of Niger’s army.
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