Eko Hot Blog reports that military rulers of Niger have accused French President Emmanuel Macron of “blatant interference” in the country’s domestic affairs.
In a statement on Friday, the junta said Macron’s recent comments backing ousted President Mohamed Bazoum were “unacceptable” and “constitute a violation of Niger’s sovereignty.”
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The junta also accused France of “perpetuating a neocolonial operation against the Nigerien people.”
Macron has been a vocal critic of the coup, which took place on July 26. He has said that he does not recognize the junta and that France will continue to support Bazoum.
The junta has responded by expelling the French ambassador to Niger and demanding that French troops leave the country.
The standoff between the junta and France is the latest in a series of tensions between the two countries. In recent years, Niger has become increasingly critical of France’s military presence in the country.
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The junta’s statement on Friday is a sign that the tensions between Niger and France are likely to continue.
The statement also comes amid a wave of anti-French sentiment in Niger. In recent weeks, there have been protests and demonstrations against France’s presence in the country.
The junta has been accused of using the anti-French sentiment to rally support for its rule.
The situation in Niger is a reminder of the complex and often fraught relationship between France and its former colonies in Africa. The two countries have a long history of cooperation, but there is also a legacy of mistrust and resentment.
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