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Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by NgeneUkwenu(f): 12:58pm On Aug 12, 2023
A CRR member said several Nigerien political figures had joined the group but could not make their allegiance public for safety reasons.

A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the junta that took power in a July 26 coup, a first sign of internal resistance to army rule in the strategically important Sahel country.

Rhissa Ag Boula said in a statement seen on Wednesday that his new Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR) aimed to reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been in detention at his residence since the takeover.

“Niger is the victim of a tragedy orchestrated by people charged with protecting it,” the statement said.

The launch comes as diplomatic efforts to reverse the coup appeared stalled after the junta rejected the latest diplomatic mission and the army governments of neighbouring Mali and Burkina Faso, which back the armed takeover, appealed to the United Nations to prevent any military intervention.

Niger’s coup leaders denied entry to African and UN envoys on Tuesday, resisting pressure to negotiate ahead of a summit on Thursday at which heads of state from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will discuss the possible use of force.

The CRR supports ECOWAS and any other international actors seeking to restore constitutional order in Niger, according to Ag Boula’s statement, which added that it would make itself available to the bloc for any useful purpose.

A CRR member said several Nigerien political figures had joined the group but could not make their allegiance public for safety reasons.

Ag Boula played a leading role in uprisings by Tuaregs, a nomadic ethnic group present in Niger’s desert north, in the 1990s and 2000s. Like many former rebels, he was integrated into government under Bazoum and his predecessor Mahamadou Issoufou.

While the extent of support for the CRR is unclear, Ag Boula’s statement will worry the coup leaders given his influence among Tuaregs, who control commerce and politics in much of the vast north. Support from Tuaregs would be key to securing the junta’s control beyond Niamey’s city limits.

The UN, Western powers and democratic ECOWAS member states such as Nigeria want the junta to reinstate a civilian government that had been relatively successful in containing a deadly Islamist insurgency devastating the Sahel region.

Niger is the world’s seventh-largest producer of uranium, the most widely used fuel for nuclear energy, adding to its strategic importance.

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But Mali and Burkina Faso, ECOWAS members that have rejected Western allies since their own juntas took power in coups in the past two years, have vowed to defend Niger’s new army rulers from any forceful attempt to remove them.

In a letter to the UN, they called on the Security Council to prevent any armed action against Niger, saying it would have unpredictable consequences such as the break-up of ECOWAS, a humanitarian disaster and a worsening security situation.

Accusing Western powers of using ECOWAS as a proxy to conceal a hostile agenda towards Niger, they said they were committed to finding solutions through diplomacy and negotiation.

Despite such assurances from its allies, the Niger junta has rebuffed repeated attempts by African, US and UN envoys to engage with it and the generals in charge have given no sign that they were prepared to make any concession.

The coup has already led to border and airspace closures that have cut off supplies of medicine and food, hampering humanitarian aid in one of the world’s poorest countries.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said late on Tuesday that he had spoken to Bazoum to express continued efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

“The United States reiterates our call for the immediate release of him and his family,” he posted on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

Nigeria’s President and ECOWAS chairman Bola Tinubu imposed more sanctions on Niger on Tuesday, aimed at squeezing entities and individuals involved in the takeover, and said all options were still on the table.

ECOWAS has said that the use of force would be a last resort. The bloc’s defence chiefs have agreed on a possible military action plan, which heads of state will discuss at their summit on Thursday in the Nigerian capital, Abuja.

Further complicating the diplomatic picture is the influence of Russia in the Sahel region, which Western powers fear could grow stronger if the junta in Niger follows Mali’s example by throwing out Western troops and inviting in Wagner mercenaries.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by NgeneUkwenu(f): 12:59pm On Aug 12, 2023
ok

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by PrincessofDSS(f): 1:21pm On Aug 12, 2023
A Step in the right direction

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by BOSSkesh(m): 1:26pm On Aug 12, 2023
That is good
Constitutional order must be restored in Niger
Viva Ecowas

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by BOSSkesh(m): 1:26pm On Aug 12, 2023
It is very easier and cheaper to fund a counter coup than an invasion

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by kingamaa(m): 1:56pm On Aug 12, 2023
More reason why ECOWAS should siddon look

Niger go sort themselves

It doesn't seem as if this coup plotters go last

I just pity the masses

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by ayusco85(m): 1:56pm On Aug 12, 2023
BOSSkesh:
That is good
Constitutional order must be restored in Niger
Viva Ecowas

Puppet

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by ken6488(m): 1:56pm On Aug 12, 2023
France

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by tunjijones(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
It's Tinubu that is sponsoring them (according to deluded obidients).

Deluded people are saying they shd leave Niger alone that the military shd continue ruling. I bet you, it won't take up to 3 years that another military general will plot another coup and the circle will continue like that.

Military doesn't have the right to overthrow a democratic elected President. It's a crime against humanity

Let me paint this scenario for you, you employed a Mai guard to guard your household. You bought cutlass , touch and other security gadget for the Mai guard and you pay the guard salary every month. This same Mai guard will now use the weapon you bought for him to chase u out of your house saying you are not managing the affair of you family well. He will overthrow you from your house and take over. How does this sound to you.

Military doesn't have any business in governace. They are trained for war and protection not for governace.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by mastermaestro(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
BOSSkesh:
That is good
Constitutional order must be restored in Niger
Viva Ecowas

You are encouraging armed resistance in your backyard? Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups will soon join, all in your backyard. Northern Nigeria should brace up for a spillover of terrorism.

Most of you supporting this dumb intrusion are very thoughtless. sad

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by markidoo(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
Wahala be like wetin?
Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by MykellOni(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
Attendance: Present ✔️
Aswear, this kinda coup is greatly needed in my country ASAP
Make coup happen for naija seff better pass this crazy governance....

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by festacman(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
Fine! Beautiful!

France and US should immediately get behind this group and leave Nigeria alone. We have enough problems on our plate.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by ayusco85(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
PrincessofDSS:
A Step in the right direction

You will always be a slave with this mentality

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by AfricanColumbus: 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023


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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by ken6488(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
PrincessofDSS:
A Step in the right direction
a step closer to total chaos

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by MorolayoVictor(m): 1:57pm On Aug 12, 2023
I'm still certain that this coup won't last long.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by triple996(m): 1:58pm On Aug 12, 2023
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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by MasterShifu010(m): 1:59pm On Aug 12, 2023
West 101

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by OkayDaddy: 1:59pm On Aug 12, 2023
The coup plotters were making progress before those jinxed people from the muddy republic started supporting them.

Anyone those people support must suffer misfortune.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by Badassniggga(m): 2:00pm On Aug 12, 2023
kingamaa:
More reason why ECOWAS should siddon look

Niger go sort themselves

It doesn't seem as if this coup plotters go last

I just pity the masses
Exactly what we've been preaching. Whatever happens in Niger is not our business as Nigeria is not threatened by the coup whatsoever.

This is internal affairs of a sovereign country, Let them sort themselves.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by maticar: 2:00pm On Aug 12, 2023
Stop pushing this news

We know France and co are sponsoring him, besides this news was posted last week

Make we hear word abeg

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by cleantitleautos: 2:00pm On Aug 12, 2023
Europe on the beat. The Europeans are masters of the game. They know how to use Africans against Africa. And the mumu that we are, we prioritize our personal gain as against the common good.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by princepeter566: 2:00pm On Aug 12, 2023
E no concern me. Tinubu is making us pass through more than nigeriens

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by maticar: 2:01pm On Aug 12, 2023
mastermaestro:


You are encouraging armed resistance in your backyard? Al Qaeda and other terrorists groups will soon join, all in your backyard. Northern Nigeria should brace up for a spillover of terrorism.

Most of you supporting this dumb intrusion are very thoughtless. sad
Thoughtless is an understatement

Niger is the only wall we have against Libya and her insurgents.

If Niger falls e no go easy for northern Nigeria.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by okorogodwin4(m): 2:01pm On Aug 12, 2023
BOSSkesh:
That is good
Constitutional order must be restored in Niger
Viva Ecowas
the constitutional order must be restored in Niger Republic but the mandate thief will remain in Nigeria hypocrite

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by efeteb: 2:01pm On Aug 12, 2023
grin RRR
Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by Gajagojo: 2:02pm On Aug 12, 2023
kingamaa:
More reason why ECOWAS should siddon look

Niger go sort themselves

It doesn't seem as if this coup plotters go last

I just pity the masses
There is always a drummer for every dancer

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by gaskiyamagana: 2:02pm On Aug 12, 2023
This is good.
If ECOWAS can not enter through front door because of Nnyamirin noises, let them enter through back door with this Anti coup group.

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Re: Rhissa Ag Boula Launches Anti-coup Movement In First Sign Of Internal Resistance by Highways: 2:03pm On Aug 12, 2023
Okay.... They are activated by France

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