The US, the European Union and the African Union increase pressure on the coup leaders in Niger

USA and the European Union (EU) expressed their support for the ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoumand increased their pressure on the coup military, whom the african union (UA) demanded this Saturday to restore the constitutional order in a maximum of 15 days.

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The general Abdourahamane Tianiin command of the Presidential Guard since 2011, appeared on state television on Friday to declare himself Niger’s new leader.

His men have kidnapped since Wednesday bazoumdemocratically elected, at his official residence in Niameythe capital.

tiani justified the coup by stating that in the country there is a “deterioration of the security situation” for the violence of jihadist groups.

The african union and the European Union joined the international condemnations for this takeover, the last to date in the region of sahel. Mali and Burkina Faso They have also suffered military coups in recent years.

The AU Peace and Security Council “requires military personnel to immediately and unconditionally return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority, within a maximum period of fifteen (15) days,” it said in a statement issued after a meeting on Friday.

He also condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the overthrow of the elected government and expressed deep concern about the “alarming resurgence” of military coups in Africa.

The EU’s chief diplomat, Josep Borrellsaid in a statement that the block “does not and will not recognize the authorities” coup leaders and called for the immediate release of bazoumthat “remains the only legitimate president of Niger”.

Borrell announced the suspension “indefinitely and with immediate effect” of any security cooperation with Niger and the cessation of budgetary aid. He also indicated that the EU was ready to support future decisions made by the regional bloc of West Africa, “including the adoption of sanctions”.

On Friday, the head of US diplomacy, Anthony Blinkenhe assured by telephone bazoumwho despite the isolation has been able to receive calls from diplomats and various heads of state, who has the “unwavering support” of Washington.

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Regional Leaders Meeting

The leaders of the Economic Community of the States of west africa (ECOWAS) will meet on Sunday in abujain Nigeriato assess the situation and the probable sanctions.

The French President, Emmanuel Macronwill preside on Saturday a Council of defense and national security on Nigerwhere 1,500 French soldiers and a thousand Americans are currently deployed.

The president of Kenya, william rutosaid that with this blow, “Africa suffers a serious setback in its democratic progress.”

Nigerlandlocked, is one of the poorest nations in the world and frequently ranks last in the Human Development Index of the UNdespite being rich in uranium.

Its political history has been turbulent since 1960, when it gained independence from France. It has lived through four coups d’état and numerous other attempts, including two previous ones against bazoum.

Source: Elcomercio

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