Niger: any intervention by ECOWAS will be considered an occupation (Tchiani)

In Niger, the president of the National Council for the Salvation of the Fatherland (CNSP) formed by the military, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, declared that any interference by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in his country would be considered an occupation.

“Any intervention by the ECOWAS countries will be considered an occupation,” he said, in comments taken up by the Al Arabiya channel.

“We will do whatever is necessary and respond to any attack against us. We have the support of the people and of many neighboring countries,” Mr. Tchiani continued.

“The ECOWAS sanctions imposed on Niger are illegal, inhumane and aim to divide our country and our people. ECOWAS sanctions deprive us of the funds necessary for the functioning of our institutions. They aim to subjugate us rather than to find a solution. But we will not allow that,” he stressed.

Source: Burkina Information Agency