Niger's coup leader General Tchiani: The ex-UN peacekeeper who seized power
Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
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Gen Tchiani has triggered a major crisis by overthrowing the president he was meant to guard.
Officials and security experts are banking on hope that Niger’s problems do not go beyond the coup and collapse the country.
Nigeria-led Ecowas artillerymen land by helicopter on 10 January, 1999 in Freetown. Jean-Philippe Ksiazek/AFP via Getty ImagesThe threat of military force to end the coup in Niger has led to significant divisions in the region. It has heightened tensions in Niger itself, as well as among its neighbours. There are more and more signs that any military intervention is likely to be met with stiff opposition. Growing support for the junta has emboldened the coup plotters to stay in power and call th
The use of force to end the coup in Niger would come at great cost and cripple the regional fight against terrorism.
Niger should remember that it has a lot of vulnerabilities and has benefitted enormously from support from Nigeria over the years.