Niger Junta Grants Authorization for Mali and Burkina Faso to Intervene in Case of Attack

Tri-Nation Security Agreement Allows Military Intervention in Niger

Niger Junta has granted official permission for the armed forces of Mali and Burkina Faso to intervene within its borders in case of a potential attack.

To facilitate this cooperation, the foreign ministers of these three nations met in Niamey, Niger‘s capital. Their discussions primarily focused on strengthening security collaboration and addressing common security concerns. This significant agreement was formalized in a joint statement issued on Thursday.

In a separate development, Niger Junta has officially granted permission for the armed forces of Mali and Burkina Faso to intervene within its borders in response to a potential attack. The foreign ministers of these three countries gathered in Niamey, Niger’s capital, to bolster their collaborative efforts in addressing shared security issues. This mutual commitment was reflected in a joint statement released on Thursday.

Empowering Neighboring Forces for Security with Niger Junta

According to a Reuters report, this recent development hints at the junta’s determination in Niger to maintain their hold on power, despite regional pressures urging them to relinquish it. The statement further clarified that the foreign ministers expressed strong support for General Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of the Niger junta, and his endorsement of two directives. These directives grant the Defense and Security Forces of Mali and Burkina Faso the authority to intervene within Niger’s borders if a security threat or attack necessitates such action.

This development, as reported by Reuters, suggests the junta’s resolve in Niger to persist despite regional pressure to step down from power. The statement emphasized the foreign ministers’ appreciation for General Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of the Niger junta, who endorsed two directives. These directives empower the Defense and Security Forces of Mali and Burkina Faso to intervene on Nigerien territory in response to a security threat or attack.