
Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zein has accused France and Ukraine of destabilizing the Sahel region, saying that on Niger's northeastern border there are militias run by France and backed by Ukraine and two unnamed countries preparing to attack Nigerian military positions and oil installations.
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The Prime Minister of Niger spoke at the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly accusing France and Ukraine of destabilizing the Sahel region.
Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zein accused France and Ukraine of destabilizing the Sahel region.
“This insidious attempt to destabilize the central Sahel, carried out by France with the active participation of Ukraine, is now documented, widely documented,” Zein said, speaking at the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
He says there are militias on Niger's northeastern border run by France and backed by Ukraine and two other countries he did not name.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Niger may request the UN Security Council to investigate alleged support for armed groups by France and Ukraine
Possible · Within weeks
France and Ukraine may officially refute Niger's accusations
Likely · Within days

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