Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09NIAMEY810
2009-10-06 07:23:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Niamey
Cable title:
Rebel Tuaregs Surrender Arms
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UNCLAS NIAMEY 000810
DEPT FOR AF/W AND AF/RSA
PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/W
ACCRA ALSO FOR USAID/WA
ADDIS ABABA FOR USAU - J MAYBURY
PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PARM PHUM SOCI NG
SUBJECT: Rebel Tuaregs Surrender Arms
Ref: Niamey 00350
UNCLAS NIAMEY 000810
DEPT FOR AF/W AND AF/RSA
PLS PASS TO USAID FOR AFR/W
ACCRA ALSO FOR USAID/WA
ADDIS ABABA FOR USAU - J MAYBURY
PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHER
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PARM PHUM SOCI NG
SUBJECT: Rebel Tuaregs Surrender Arms
Ref: Niamey 00350
¶1. According to Radio France International (RFI) and Embassy
sources, hundreds of Nigerien Patriotic Front (FPN) combatants
handed over their arms to Nigerien authorities in Tidene valley,
north of Agadez, starting in late September. The process is
expected to continue over the next several days.
¶2. Mohamed Anako, the High Commissioner for the Restoration of
Peace, told RFI that the process has been launched, and a general
arms handover ceremony involving all fronts would be held "in the
near future."
¶3. Comment: This picks up on peace talks between rebel Tuaregs and
the Government of Niger, which last took place through formal
channels in May 2009 (reftel). End comment.
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