Is France Planning To Launch A Military Intervention Against The Coup Leaders In Niger?

 

The Guardian: Niger coup leaders accuse France of plotting military intervention  

Junta that seized power claims Paris is aiming to reinstate deposed president as regional tensions grow 

The military junta that seized power in Niger has accused France of plotting military intervention to reinstate the deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum, as tensions in the region continued to grow in the wake of the coup.

The junta said on national TV that France was searching “for ways and means to intervene militarily in Niger” and had held a meeting with the chief of staff of Niger’s national guard “to obtain the necessary political and military authorisation”. 

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 WNU Editor: Niger is a key supplier of uranium for France and the EU. I for one would not be surprised if a military intervention by France and its allies is launched. France is already laying the groundwork that will justify an intervention .... France warns attacks on its interests in Niger will not be tolerated (Euronews).  

Update: France is denying reports that it is planning a military intervention in Niger .... France denies plotting to intervene militarily in Niger (AFP). 

More News On Reports That France Is Planning To Launch A Military Intervention Against The Coup Leaders In Niger  

Niger junta says France planning strikes to free ousted president -- Reuters  

Niger coup leaders accuse France of wanting to 'intervene militarily' -- France 24 

France, Niger on familiar path to breakup in coup-prone Sahel -- AFP