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| US and France say they want a diplomatic solution in Niger |
| 2023-09-03 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu had a telephone conversation, during which an agreement was reached on striving to resolve the situation in Niger through diplomacy. The parties noted the importance of interaction with African partners, according to a statement published on September 1 by Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder. It is noted that Austin and Lecornu discussed security conditions in Niger in light of recent events. They reaffirmed their commitment to continue cooperation, supported by the long-standing relationship between the United States and France in the field of defense and security, the spokesman added. According to Sky News Arabia, the National Council for the Salvation of the Motherland (NSSR), formed by the rebels in Niger, demanded that France withdraw its troops from the territory of the republic by September 3. The representative of the NSSR recalled the 30 days that were allotted to France for the withdrawal of its armed forces from the territory of Niger. Local authorities are calling for the French military to block access to food, electricity and water at the place of deployment at the Niamey base, this will force them to leave the republic. On August 30, the Niger Military Council annulled the agreement on the military presence of French troops in the country. The military coup in Niger took place on July 26. The presidential guard blocked the country's president Mohamed Bazum in the residence. During the coup, the chairman of the NSSR, Abdurahman Tchiani, signed a decree on the formation of a new transitional government in Niger. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #8 What if we dump all of the crappy surplus arms that weren’t good enough for European fighting on a random tarmac somewhere close to Niger. Didn't the Ukrainians already got all of them? |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2023-09-03 14:07 |
| #7 How do we effectively balance French imperial interests against the vital American interest in Niger that no one can articulate? What if we dump all of the crappy surplus arms that weren’t good enough for European fighting on a random tarmac somewhere close to Niger. That way we don’t have to do any homework and still get to stimulate further cash flow into our Military Industrial Complex. That seems to be the only US interest that drives everything. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2023-09-03 13:50 |
| #6 Though Washington has so far refused to characterize developments in the Nigerien capital of Niamey as a coup, the South African source confirmed that Nuland sought South Africa’s assistance in responding to regional conflicts, including in Niger, where she emphasized that Washington not only held significant financial investments, but also maintained 1,000 of its own troops. For Nuland, the realization that she was negotiating from a position of weakness was likely a rude awakening. Fooking pig: Victoria Nuland Appeared "Desperate" During Africa Tour As US-Backed Leaders Overthrown |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2023-09-03 04:10 |
| #5 And when "Toria" Nuland runs out of cookies to hand out. |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2023-09-03 02:51 |
| #4 ^After Democracy wins in Ukraine? |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2023-09-03 02:49 |
| #3 They already were involved. US had troops there. But the neocons are rather busy right now. Perhaps some other time. |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2023-09-03 02:42 |
| #2 Because Americans are not willing to be involved. |
| Posted by: Grom the Reflective 2023-09-03 02:26 |
| #1 Nizh-ayer yes, UKR no. Got it. |
| Posted by: DooDahMan 2023-09-03 01:34 |