Algeria has announced it has suspended its efforts to mediate the political crisis in niger following statements expressing unwillingness to cooperate with the mediators.
Algerian foreign affairs ministry said nigerien authorities’ declaration of a three-year transition period is a set back in the meiation process, putting the process on hold pending a commitment from the junta to continue with mediation.
In august, algeria had proposed a six-month transition period led by a civilian authority, but the head of the junta, general abdourahamane tchiani, who seized power in july, wanted a three-year transition period.
Algeria had also objected to a military solution to the crisis in Niger following threats by the regional bloc Ecowas of a possible military intervention to restore democracy.
