Benin Republic Issues Arrest Warrants After Foiled Coup, Seeks Regional Cooperation to Capture Fleeing Leader Col. Pascal Tigri

The Benin Republic government has issued arrest warrants for suspects involved in a failed coup attempt, identifying Colonel Pascal Tigri as the principal figure behind the plot. President Patrice Talon disclosed that several conspirators fled across international borders following military operations launched to quell the takeover, prompting Benin to seek regional cooperation for their arrest and extradition. Talon confirmed that airstrikes were conducted against some plotters after the incident, while stressing that all those responsible must be held accountable under the law to safeguard regional security and constitutional order.