Nigerien Soldiers Released After Ransom Payment as JNIM Demands More
Six Nigerien soldiers were freed after a 21 million CFA ransom, but JNIM now demands 2 billion CFA for the release of two Russian mercenaries.
In a surprising development, six Nigerien soldiers, previously held captive by the Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen (JNIM), have been released following the payment of a 21 million CFA ransom. The release was reportedly facilitated through the efforts of General Tiani and President Vladimir Putin, marking a significant moment in the ongoing conflict.
However, the relief of the soldiers' return is tempered by JNIM’s new and unyielding demand for 2 billion CFA to secure the release of two Russian civil mercenaries currently in their custody. This steep demand underscores the group’s intent and the complexities involved in negotiations.
Adding to the tension, Niger has requested a three-month ceasefire, though the status of this request remains unclear, leaving the region in a state of uncertainty.
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