Definitely conflict of interest. Whether that lawyer is "upstanding" or not, is not the issue here, imo.
Unless he really is the only one in the whole of Brazil, which is unimaginable.
Anyone can accuse anyone; doesn't mean much, especially when the one saying it is the coupleader.
Not sure whether France will do much; they seem very reluctant according to the article. France has also their own domestic isuues now.
It would rather appear that the AU (African Union) and the Ecowas will take action.
Also, it was The African Union and Ecowas that has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the junta in Niger
FYI: Ecowas also serves as a peacekeeping force in the region, with member states occasionally sending joint military forces to intervene in the bloc's member countries at times of political instability and unrest
What really got me worried was a warning ( warning collapse per 2025) about a projected collapse of the Atlantic Gulfstream.:
"The Gulf Stream system could collapse as soon as 2025, a new study suggests. The shutting down of the vital ocean currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc) by scientists, would bring catastrophic climate impacts."
That would be very bad news for Europe and The Atlantic and other sea currents in general.
Sahels history hasn’t been peaceful for a long time.
The usage of "this" and "that ", could have lead to some misinterprations.
I was indeed refering to the older (and still relevant) history in the region, like the one you mentioned in your latest comment, eg. droughts, farmers & nomads.
Concerning colonialism, most countries have been colonies or subject to one or another empire. It is only in more recent times, that we have created & accepted the idea of independent states on an international level. Unfortunately, some nations or movements, disregard this notion and create chaos and undermine (fragile) stability.
But Sahels history hasn't been peaceful for a long time. Extreme droughts, (land) disputes, violance, and human rights violations were pre- existing to what's happening now.
For those interested: since there's been a huge gas exctraction scandal in Groningen, (gas) mining has become a sensitive political subject in the Netherlands.
Also the Zuidwal volcano they are talking about is 2 km deep.
Geothermal energy is an interesting additional "green" option, if the mining risk can be minimised.
So let's no pretend like French interest is "diplomacy" OR that US is "fighting Islamism" that is really a white washed take IMHO
Interesting, iMHO, how you reduce such a complex reality into de facto only two culprits, and negate all other issues.
Fyi, the very definition of "diplomacy" entails quite alot and is internationally accredited. The same can't be said of the coup and of terrorist activities and groups
Why are we even talking about these two Billionaire idiots?
I 'd rather we boycot them, or at least don't give them so much extra exposure. They are just behaving like egotistical, attention seeking toddlers, imo.
Am not sure about the best way to cover this extreme chaos that's going on, so I'll just summarise some points here ( most articles cover only one bit of the complete picture):
-Macron and the EU have a diplomatic interest ( see main article),
-Russia has a completely different take and stake in Niger, eg. Wagner mercenaries, mineral deposits in Niger etc.
-Some (Niger& Mali,Nigerian) Islamistic extremist are gaining ground;
-The African Union are worried about the stability surrounding the Sahel region, foodprices and distribution networks.
-Finally the USA has some vested interest as per Link Reuters
-WHY IS NIGER IMPORTANT TO THE UNITED STATES?
The country[ i.e.. Niger], located in the semi-arid Sahel region, plays an outsized role in the United States' Africa strategy. Most importantly, it is a key partner for Washington's fight against Islamist insurgents who have killed thousands of people and displaced millions more. U.S. military personnel have been training local forces to fight militant groups.
If no one can achieve a coalition big enough there will be elections again
Yes, that is what I am asking, and to be more specific, who or what and how is that decided?
Especially, since there are many already saying that new elections are very likely. I imagine they reckon that any coalition with these electionresults will be unlikely.
Added: does the assembly, the king or the partyleaders get to decide whether new elections are necessary?
Or to put it differently, who gets to approve an acceptable new coalition, is that the partyleaders themselves,if they can find a workable agenda, negotiate a deal etc?
If I understand correctly the P.P. is going to try to form a new coalition with the left and some others, but if that doesn't work out, will there be new elections, or how does it work out?
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"Its stint in local government proved the Left’s worst fear true: Vox local governments censored books and movies, withdrew LGBT flags from town halls. Instead of seeking ‘normalisation’ as its peers - Le Pen and Meloni - did to become mainstream, VOX remained radically antagonistic.”
“Spaniards took notice and got scared as their dictatorship is still fresh in the country’s political imagination,” he added."
Glad many Spaniards took notice of Vox party-line and censorship, and instead chose freedom & civility and thus stopped the predictions.
Definitely conflict of interest. Whether that lawyer is "upstanding" or not, is not the issue here, imo. Unless he really is the only one in the whole of Brazil, which is unimaginable.