Faced with the rise in power of the putschists and their allies, a resistance is organized in the country. Former Tuareg rebel Rhissa Ag Boula recently announced the creation of the Resistance Council for the Republic (CRR) to confront the military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tiani.
In her statement, Rhissa Ag Boula strongly condemns the coup and calls its perpetrators ignominious and traitors. He warns against attempts to use mercenaries and war criminals known as Wagner. The CRR affirms its support for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its international partners for a military intervention aimed at restoring the legitimate President, Mohamed Bazoum, to his functions.
Rhissa Ag Boula enjoys significant notoriety as a former Tuareg rebel leader and is recognized for his operational experience and his knowledge of the politico-army dynamics in the Sahelian region. His involvement in the resistance further complicates an already fragile situation. Indeed, according to Niagalé Bagayoko, president of the African Security Sector Network, it is not only necessary to take into account the politico-military actors, but also the armed jihadist and separatist groups which could weigh in the equation. This makes the military situation extremely complex, as the intervention of several national and international actors could lead to interstate tensions.
It is essential to closely follow the evolution of the situation in Niger and to see how the Council of the resistance for the Republic will be able to influence the course of events. The resistance to the coup d’etat allows us to maintain the hope of a return to democratic order and a peaceful resolution of the political crisis. The next few days will be crucial in determining the future of the country and the ability of ECOWAS and the international community to deal with this crisis