In response to coup supporters setting fire to the ousted president‘s party headquarters, Niger’s new ruling junta has issued a ban on all public demonstrations.
During a larger show of support for the coup leaders outside parliament, a small group of arsonists broke away and attacked the PNDS Tarraya party headquarters, leading to the police deploying tear gas to disperse the crowd, as people were also engaged in stoning and burning cars.
The interior ministry released a statement declaring that public demonstrations, regardless of the motive, will remain prohibited until further notice, with a firm commitment to enforcing the law.
“Public demonstrations for any motive whatsoever remain prohibited until further notice. The state will ensure that the law is enforced,” read a statement by the interior ministry.
“These actions, which were perpetrated by lawless individuals, constitute acts of vandalism and wickedness and will not be tolerated,” it added.
The ministry strongly condemned the actions of the lawless individuals, categorizing them as acts of vandalism and wickedness that will not be tolerated.
Additionally, the ministry called upon the security forces to protect the public and their property in the wake of these incidents.