The slogan “No to ECOWAS, the tool of the colonialists; Yes to the homeland” echoes in Niger.
Hundreds of thousands of citizens of Niger this morning with the national call of the civil movement called “Movement for the Understanding of Patriotism”, which is the largest social organization in Niger, in a demonstration in support of the “National Council for the Salvation of the Fatherland” formed by the country’s military in Niamey. Participated.
The Sputnik news agency reported this Sunday evening that hundreds of thousands of Nigeriens gathered in support of the new military council that the ousted president of Niger and French puppet, Mohamed Bazum, removed from power on July 26 (the fourth of August) on charges of corruption. Niamey’s “Concertion” square declared their protest against the possible military intervention of “ECOWAS” with the support of France in returning Mohammad Bazoum to power.
Nigerian demonstrators chanted slogans against the occupation of ECOWAS and French colonialism and supported the new military council.
Based on this report, Niger’s “Movement for Understanding Patriotism” civil movement issued a statement welcoming the large presence of Niger’s citizens in support of the country’s independence against foreign threats and announced: “Today’s mass demonstrations are clear proof of the commitment of the people of Niger to support “The country is facing threats from foreigners, including French intervention.”
This statement also criticizes Mohammad Bazoum, the deposed and puppet president of France, and “Mohamedou Issouf”, the former president of this country, on the side of management and neglect in protecting the country against the threats and challenges of national security, the sacrifice of the security and defense forces, and The new military council appreciated and supported.
In this statement, it is stated that the civil movement “Movement to understand patriotism” considers the new military council as the guarantor of preserving the country’s dignity and sovereignty and declares the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) as “the military arm of the colonialists seeking domination against the interests of the people of Niger”.
