Niger coup: UN Security Council calls for immediate release of president.

By Edwin -

On July 26, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger was apprehended by rebellious soldiers, prompting the United Nations Security Council to issue a demand for his immediate release. Additionally, the council emphasized the necessity of reinstating constitutional order in the country.

                                         

Following a private discussion on the state of affairs in Niger, the Security Council released a statement denouncing the attempted coup d'état. The council expressed strong condemnation and emphasized the urgent need for the immediate release of President Bazoum and all other officials currently held in detention.

In addition, the statement urged all parties involved to exercise extreme caution and abstain from any actions that could exacerbate the already precarious situation. Moreover, the council wholeheartedly endorsed and stood behind the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in their tireless endeavors to find a resolution to the crisis unfolding in Niger.

The recent coup in Niger is part of a string of military interventions in West Africa. Mali experienced a seizure of power by a faction led by Assimi Goita in January, while Guinea saw its government overthrown by a military junta headed by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya in February.

The recent coup attempts in West Africa have sparked apprehension regarding the overall stability of the region. The United Nations Security Council has issued a call for all involved parties to collaborate in efforts aimed at reinstating constitutional governance in Niger and to actively prevent any escalation of violence.

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