Niger Military General Mobilization 2025: All Citizens Called to Arms
Niger's military regime has approved the Niger military general mobilization 2025, authorizing the requisition of people and goods to fight armed groups. The move follows the 2023 coup and the withdrawal of Western troops.
The Sahel is bracing for a total war footing. Niger's military rulers have authorized a general mobilization, a drastic move that allows the state to requisition both people and property to combat the intensifying insurgency. This marks a significant escalation since the July 2023 coup that reshaped the region's geopolitical landscape.
Niger Military General Mobilization 2025: Legalizing Total Defense
According to a government statement released late Saturday, the cabinet has greenlit measures where services and assets may be requisitioned to defend the homeland. "Every citizen is required to respond immediately to any call-up," the decree stated, effectively turning the civilian population into a strategic reserve for the 50,000-strong armed forces.
The urgency stems from a decade-long conflict that has seen nearly 2,000 people killed by groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL. In the southeast, Boko Haram continues to stretch security resources thin, forcing General Abdourahamane Tiani's administration to adopt extreme measures to preserve territorial integrity.
The Pivot from West to Regional Alliances
Niger's pivot away from traditional partners like the United States and France is now nearly complete. After ousting President Mohamed Bazoum, the regime ordered Western troops to withdraw, seeking instead to support a homegrown security architecture. Alongside Mali and Burkina Faso, Niger is building a regional response that distances itself from foreign intervention.
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