Niger: General Tiani tightens his grip after foiled coup attempt
Since August 29, the head of Niger's military junta has reshuffled the government, removed the chief of the armed forces' general staff, and arrested at least 200 soldiers, according to Le Monde.
General Abdourahamane Tiani, leading the military junta in power in Niger, has undertaken a series of measures since August 29 aimed at consolidating his authority following a coup attempt, Le Monde reports.
According to the daily newspaper, four ministers have been replaced within the government as part of this reshuffle. The chief of the armed forces' general staff has also been dismissed from his duties.
Le Monde also indicates that at least 200 soldiers have been arrested since the onset of this crisis, without the source providing precise details on the exact circumstances of the alleged coup attempt or the identities of all those targeted.
These decisions reflect, according to the newspaper, General Tiani's intention to tighten control both within the government apparatus and the armed forces, in a context of internal tensions within the ruling power since the July 2023 coup.
Le Monde does not detail, in the excerpt consulted, the precise motivations behind the coup attempt or any potential legal proceedings for the arrested soldiers.
Sources
- Du gouvernement à l’armée, le général Tiani resserre les rangs après la tentative de putsch au Niger — Le Monde — Une
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