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Niger Confirms Anti-Junta Rebels Behind Oil Pipeline Attack

The Africa Agenda by The Africa Agenda
June 23, 2024
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Niger Confirms Anti-Junta Rebels Behind Oil Pipeline Attack

Niger’s junta has confirmed that the Patriotic Liberation Front (PLF), an anti-junta rebel group, is responsible for the recent sabotage of an oil pipeline carrying crude oil to Benin. The attack targeted a key segment of the newly launched 2,000 km (1,243-mile) pipeline, which links Niger’s Agadem oilfield to the Benin coast.

The PLF, which seeks the release of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, claimed responsibility for the attack earlier this week. The group has also threatened to target other oil installations and called on Chinese companies operating the pipeline to end their support for the military regime.

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Public prosecutor Ousmane Baydo stated that authorities are aware of the perpetrators and intend to apprehend and prosecute them. State media broadcast footage on Friday showing damage in Niger’s southern Zinder region, where oil spilled into surrounding areas.

The pipeline, inaugurated last November, is crucial for the economies of both Niger and Benin. However, its future has been jeopardized by last year’s coup and the ensuing regional sanctions against Niger. Although sanctions were lifted in February by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Niger’s decision to keep its border with Benin closed has strained relations.

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Benin has accused Niger of blocking its inaugural oil exports and has retaliated by impeding the pipeline’s operations. Efforts by China to mediate have allowed some crude shipments, but tensions remain high.

This incident follows the recent arrest of five Niger nationals at an oil port in Benin. Three were expelled and received suspended sentences on impersonation charges, further complicating the bilateral relationship.

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