Niger: France preparing aggression against Niamey, UN remains Silent
Why this curious or guilty silence from the UN regarding France’s dealings with Niger? Does it want us to believe it’s unaware of what the European country is plotting behind the scenes against the Nigerien people, while even French media report that the country is seeking overflight permission from Maghreb states for its combat aircraft?
In the wake of President Bazoum’s removal, the ECOWAS imposed a set of illegal, illegitimate, and degrading sanctions on the Sahelian country.
These sanctions go as far as depriving the people of pharmaceutical products and trade exchanges, despite the humanitarian challenges the country faces due to economic and security crises.
While some independent organizations are calling for the lifting of these inhumane sanctions, the UN has stated its support for measures agreed upon by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in response to the coup in Niger.
While it claims not to wish for a military intervention in the country, it doesn’t lift a finger to discourage the regional institution, which has already activated its forces and set a date to “restore constitutional order,” as it claims.
Meanwhile, the UN, whose primary mission is to maintain peace in its member states and work with its specialized institutions to improve the lives of people on the planet, remains blind and deaf until France carries out its plan to destroy Niger, along with its victims, before posing as a firefighter.
It’s lamentable that peoples striving to free themselves from colonial powers’ oppression must face the hypocrisy of institutions and political leaders who claim to defend human freedom.
Certainly, coups are condemnable. However, in certain cases, this unconstitutional action can be salvation for peoples.
Nigeriens, desperate to be freed from a head of state seen as protecting terrorist groups, showed their enthusiasm and support for the CNSP after the coup against Bazoum.
African peoples aspiring to sovereignty and development must understand that they alone must take control of their destiny and not rely on institutions to support them in this endeavor.
Peoples of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and any other state thirsting for true independence must remain united and resolute against various destabilization attempts, fiercely fighting to achieve their goals.
Neil Camara
