Pascal Tigri: Key Facts About the Officer’s Coup Attempt

The Beninese authorities are pursuing the arrest of a lieutenant colonel who orchestrated a mutiny on December 6-7. This officer, who rose through the ranks from the Bembèrèkè military academy to the Special Forces Group, did so without raising suspicion among his peers or superiors. The incident has prompted significant concern regarding loyalty and stability within the military. The government’s response emphasizes the need to address potential threats to national security.

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