Coup: ECOWAS Demands Immediate Release Of Niger Republic President, Return To Democratic ConstitutionA military junta declared a successful coup in the Republic of Niger after blocking the country’s presidential palace and seizing power from President Bazoum on Wednesday morning.
A military junta declared a successful coup in the Republic of Niger after blocking the country’s presidential palace and seizing power from President Bazoum on Wednesday morning. The ECOWAS stated that it “is following with growing concern the developments underway in the Republic of Niger since Wednesday, July 26, 2023, marked by Communiqué No. 1 of the Army Staff, announcing the seizure of power by the Military Command of the Nigerien Armed Forces".
“ECOWAS is for the immediate release of President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains the legitimate and legal President of Niger recognised by ECOWAS.
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