In Niger, the Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, otherwise known as the Coalition for the Defence of the Republic of Dosso, has denounced the presence and installation of a French base in the South West city, 130 from the capital – Niamey.

The coalition in a statement Sunday also called on the national deputies to take charge of the matter while urging the government to enlighten the population on the latest move.

An excerpt from this statement was read by Abdoulaye Soumana, a member of the Coalition for the Defence of the Republic.