With our special correspondent in Niamey, Sidy Yansané

The decision to demonstrate was made on Sunday, March 28, alongside his allies. Meeting in extraordinary session, the CAP 20-21 coalition of Mahamane Ousmane as well as other opposition parties are relying on popular mobilization to secure the victory they believe was stolen by the ruling party, PNDS (Nigerien Democratic Party for Socialism), and its candidate, Mohamed Bazoum, following the second round of the presidential election on February 21, 2021.

A week ago, right after the validation of electoral results by the Constitutional Court, Mahamane Ousmane had already called for peaceful marching. A call that was not heeded, as it was launched in isolation, according to the entourage of the RDR-Tchanji chairman. Now speaking with a single voice, the unsuccessful candidate and his partners hope to mobilize in all cities across the country. The allies are also demanding the release of their prisoners, including opposition figure Hama Amadou.

Marches banned by authorities

For now, and according to RDR-Tchanji, the main regions of the country have confirmed their participation in Tuesday's march, with the exception of the capital, Niamey, which announced it will take to the streets starting Wednesday. These are marches for which the organizers did not seek permission, as the authorities have chosen to ban them all, they say.

Previous demonstrations caused several incidents and two deaths in Niamey, according to the Interior Ministry's tally.

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