Niger’s post-coup military regime has ordered the United Nations coordinator in the country to leave within 72 hours, blaming “obstacles” by the world body to its international recognition.
The military regime has already criticised “the perfidious actions” of the UN chief, saying they were “likely to undermine any effort to end the crisis in our country”. Because of the competing credentials, the matter was deferred and no representative from Niger was added to the speakers’ list.In December, neighbouring Burkina Faso — whose ruling junta also came to power in a coup — expelled the UN’s coordinator in the country.Alleged stolen genitals: Esu Karu, security agents warn residents against jungle justice
Around 1,000 French troops were stationed in Niamey, with another 400 deployed at two forward bases in the northwest, near Mali and Burkina Faso, a hotbed of insurgent activity. It is the third time in 18 months that French troops have been sent packing by a former African colony, dealing a severe blow to France’s influence on the continent and prestige on the international stage.
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