Media: Niger cancelled its military partnership with EU
Niger has cancelled its military co-operation with the European Union and also revoked its permission to deploy a mission in Niamey, TASS reports with reference to Reuters
It is reported that, on December 4th, Niger’s Defence Minister, General Salifou Modi, and the Deputy Russian Defence Minister, Colonel General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, signed a document of understanding aimed at strengthening co-operation in the field of defence.
It is noted that military co-operation between Niger and the EU was in operation since 2012, and – according to the EU Foreign Policy Service – it aimed to strengthen Niger's internal security sector and its ability to counter various threats. About 120 EU representatives were constantly present in the country.
At the end of July 2023, in Niger, a group of military from the Presidential Guard mutinied and announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from power. The National Council for the Salvation of the Motherland was formed, headed by the Commander of the Guard, Abdourahamane Tchiani. In October, the EU announced the creation of a mechanism for imposing unilateral sanctions against Niger.
