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Details of the Warning Niger’s Military Ruler Issued On Wednesday Night As ECOWAS Defence Chiefs Meet In Nigeria
Niger’s new military leader expressed strong criticism towards neighboring countries and the international community in a televised speech on Wednesday night. He also urged the population to be prepared to defend the nation.
In one of the few addresses to the country since seizing power from Niger’s democratically elected president a week ago, Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani cautioned against foreign interference and military intervention in response to the coup.
Tchiani, who commands Niger’s presidential guard, made assurances that he would facilitate a peaceful transition to elections following the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum