2023-08-29 19:46:36
An initiative in six chapters for peace in Niger in six months, this is what the head of Algerian diplomacy proposed on Tuesday. In front of the press, Ahmed Attaf developed this “ initiative “announced by the Algerian President Tebboune, who aims for a “ peaceful resolution of the situation in the country. What are the main lines of this Algerian plan?
Published on: 08/29/2023 – 21:46
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Algeria wishes first of all to recall the illegitimacy of any change outside the constitutional framework. According to Ahmed Attaf, Algiers intends to submit to the next African Union summit proposals for the “ consolidation of this principle ».
Second point: Algeria proposes a period of six months for the “ achievement of a political solution guaranteeing the return to constitutional order “. Clearly, a transition process accompanied by inclusive political foundations. They would be led by a civil authority exercised by a consensual figure accepted by all strata of the political class in Niger », and in conjunction with neighboring countries and international partners.
Finally, Algeria proposes the organization of an international symposium on development in the Sahel, the only condition for perpetuating peace and security in the region, according to the Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed that for his country, the use of force should be ruled out, given the ” disastrous repercussions for Niger and its neighbours. He had made trips to Nigeria, Benin and Ghana at the end of last week, in order to plead for a political solution with his West African counterparts most hostile to the Nigerien putschists, while President Tebboune spoke to him by telephone. with Patrice Talon and Bola Tinubu.
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