Title: The growing question mark over a possible military intervention in Niger
Introduction :
Within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), opposition parties are increasingly questioning a possible military intervention in Niger. In Benin, the Les Démocrates party, a heavyweight in the opposition, addressed a series of questions to the government, highlighting their concern about respect for the Beninese Constitution. This rise in questions underlines the importance and sensitivity of the question of military intervention and highlights the opposition between different political actors.
The Democrats party sets out its questions:
The Beninese Democrats party formulated around twenty oral questions to the government, demonstrating their concern about a possible military intervention in Niger. Among these questions, they ask whether the government will take the opinion of parliament before initiating an intervention, how many Beninese soldiers will be engaged, what bonuses will be granted to soldiers, and what measures will be taken to support families in the event of death. at the forehead. The party also wonders about the actions put in place to protect Beninese living in Niger. They put forward the idea that the restoration of power to Mohamed Bazoum should not take precedence over the lives of the people.
Response from the Benin government:
Beninese government spokesman Wilfrid Houngbédj responded to questions by stressing that there was no declaration of war and urged the Les Démocrates party to read the constitution carefully. This response highlights the differing interpretations and political tensions that underlie this issue.
Questions on economic sanctions and the position of ECOWAS:
In addition to questions about the military intervention, some questions from Democrats relate to the economic sanctions imposed on Niger since the coup. A final question concerns the position of ECOWAS, accused of tolerating institutional coups while being firm against military coups. This questioning highlights the complexity and geopolitical challenges facing the region.
Conclusion :
The growing question mark over a possible military intervention in Niger highlights the differences and political tensions within ECOWAS. The concerns expressed by the party Les Démocrates Beninois reveal the need for transparency and clarification regarding the actions to be taken in this delicate situation. It is essential to take into account the concerns of the various political actors in order to promote informed decisions and actions that respect democratic principles and regional stability