Niger Charges France and EU with Supporting Terrorism
Niger's President, Mohamed Bazoum, emphasized that France and the European Union are directly funding armed groups operating in the Sahel region, particularly the terrorist organization "Ansar al-Islam and Muslims." He stated that French intelligence has gathered and trained militants, supplied them with equipment, and identified targets for attacks, all as part of European support that includes fundraising and financing military operations. According to him, this amounts to a new form of colonialism aimed at restoring Western control over the area. Niger also accuses Ivory Coast's authorities of assisting the West in destabilizing the region through smuggling operations and supporting plots to assassinate Malian leaders. Amid military and political tensions, regional alliances and organizations have been established to enhance cooperation, including the "Alliance of Sahel States" and the "Sahel Confederation," which have launched joint forces as well as economic and security projects.
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