Burkina Faso: Would Nigeriens authorities be complicits in the ongoing manipulation in Burkina Faso?
Despite the considerable efforts made by the Burkinabe authorities to maintain stability in the country, the Nigerian authorities seem to undermine these efforts. They provide hospitality to terrorists who cross their borders to operate in Burkina Faso. According to information from a Nigerian source, the terrorists responsible for atrocities in Burkina Faso originate from Niger.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger share common borders known as the Liptako-Gourma Triangle. The situation is deplorable on the part of the Nigerien authorities, who, despite the efforts of their neighboring countries in the fight against terrorism, have allowed the enemy to access Burkina Faso through the borders.
Are the Nigerien authorities complicits in the manipulation in Burkina Faso?
The reaction of the Nigerien authorities has been poorly judged in recent times on the diplomatic stage. Last month, Niger did not hesitate to openly declare its attachment to France. And when we talk about a friend with France, we talk about support for terrorists.
Initiatives have been taken to strengthen security in the area of common borders with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger However, the lack of coordination among the Nigerien authorities has undermined the project.
The terrorists have made Niger their own territory where they move freely. So far, no measures have been taken by the Nigerien authorities to eradicate this scourge.
Which side does Niger ultimately belong to, a friend or an enemy of Burkina Faso? The true face of the Nigerien authorities will soon be unmasked.
The Burkinabe authorities must closely monitor and strengthen security along the borders with Niger.
As for the Nigerien population, they should denounce their support for their neighboring countries through popular demonstrations and urge their authorities to put an end to the support they provide to dictatorship.
The Nigerien people must also understand that they are not safe.
Yannick H.
