The Nigerien military has backed coup leaders who have reportedly seized the president of the West African country, prompting warnings from international leaders over further unrest in a region plagued by political volatility
Niger’s army command said Thursday it was supporting the takeover against President Mohamed Bazoum to prevent bloodshed and maintain “the well-being of our populations.” In a statement on Twitter, it said it had to do so to “avoid a deadly confrontation… that could create a bloodbath,” and warned that any foreign military intervention “risks having disastrous and uncontrolled consequences.
” A day earlier, Abdramane had appeared in a video communique, flanked by several apparent soldiers, and announced: “We have decided to put an end to the regime that you know.” He cited a deteriorating security situation in the country and “poor economic and social governance.” CNN has so far been unable to reach the country’s Ministry of Defense and Interior Ministry for comment.
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