Algeria says Niger coup leaders accept mediation, six-month transition plan
- The Algerian government has proposed a six-month transition period led by civilians to resolve the crisis in Niger, and their offer of mediation has been accepted.
- Algeria, with its focus on a peaceful transition to constitutional order, has denounced any foreign military intervention in Niger.
- In response to the military takeover in Niger, President Mohamed Bazoum's lawyers have filed a legal case against General Abdourahamane Tchiani and others, citing crimes against state authority and arbitrary arrests.
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Algerian government mediates in Niger
About two months after the coup in Niger, the military junta accepted the Algerian government as a mediator. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced this on Platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. A peaceful, political solution to the crisis is thus once again within reach. Algeria's Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf will travel to the neighboring country as soon as possible to hold “preparatory talks” for mediation in the capital Niamey.…
Niger accepts Algeria’s proposal to mediate in political affairs
Algeria said that coup-hit Niger has accepted its proposal to mediate in its political crisis. In a statement on Monday (Oct 2), the North African country’s foreign ministry said, "The Algerian government has received via the Nigerien ministry of foreign affairs a (statement of) acceptance of Algerian mediation aimed at promoting a political solution to the crisis in Niger." The Niger junta was yet to respond on the development.
Niger accepts Algeria's offer to help resolve crisis
Algeria’s foreign ministry, on Monday, said Niger Republic has accepted an Algerian offer to mediate in its political crisis. The acceptance came five weeks after the North African country proposed a six-month transition process led by a civilian. On 26 July 2023, a coup d’état occurred in Niger when the country’s presidential guard detained President
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