situation teneree
Friends of mine tried to go Febr-2011 from Nguimi (E-Niger, north of the Chad lake) to Bilma. They could not get a permit (“C'est pour votre securite”) and were escorted back to the direction Zinder. Than they went to Termit. There they were stopped by the military. They had to go back with an escort to Zinder. Frim there they went to Agadez by asphalt. From there they wanted to get a guide to the Air or to Bilma. Several agencies told them that it is not possible. There is no permit available for foreigners, only Japanese tourist can get a permit and have to go with a military escort. They also were not allowed to leave Agadez to the north, only by escort to the south.
A very interesting point came from some military persons when they were escorted back from Termit to Zinder. He sayed: The Chinese had a concession for 25 years to suck out the oil from the teneree area – than the Niger covernment can use the oil pump stations. There are already 65 drilling stations near Agadem (Erg of Bilma). In the area of Termit, around Fachi and north of Bilma they are on their way to set up the same amount.
Cheers
Michel
Ps. If someone wants to try to get an Algeria visa in Niger: It is NOT possible, neither in Niamey nor in Agadez (my friends also tried to get it).
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