The general who overthrew the elected government declared himself the head of state in Niger

Niger: (International Media) In the African country of Niger, the commander of the presidential guards, General Abdurrahman Tachyani, who overthrew the elected government, declared himself the head of state.

The head of the Presidential Guard, General Abdul Rahman Tachyani, appeared on state television saying he was the president of the National Council for Homeland Security.

Recently, in the African country of Niger, the army overthrew the government of the elected President Muhammad Bazum in a coup.

In this regard, General Abdul Rahman Army Chief General Abdu Siddiqui Isa supported the new leader of the rebels۔

It should be noted that since the military coup in Niger, all borders are closed and curfew is in force in the country, besides all institutions are closed.

Ousted President Bazoum was elected as Niger's first democratic head of state in 2021, after Niger gained independence from French colonial rule in 1960.