![]() ![]() ![]() Bazoum was sworn in on April 2, becoming Niger’s first democratically elected leader to succeed another one since independence from France in 1960. (Read Also: Greek Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Niger Coup Attempt) President Bazoum Oustedīazoum, a former interior minister, won the presidential election in February with 55.7% of the vote, defeating former president Mahamane Ousmane, who claimed fraud and challenged the results in court. The State Department said in a statement that Blinken “reaffirmed the importance of our bilateral relationship and our shared interest in advancing peace, security, and prosperity in the Sahel region.” He also called for the respect of Niger’s constitutional order and democratic institutions, and the protection of human rights and civil liberties.īy subscribing up, you agree to the our terms and agreement. (Read Also: ECOWAS Imposes Sanctions on Niger: A Call for Order Amidst Unrest) US condemns the Coupīlinken condemned the coup and urged the immediate and safe release of Bazoum and other detainees. They also declared a nationwide curfew and closed the borders. ![]() The coup leaders announced the dissolution of the government and the parliament, and the suspension of the constitution. The phone call came a day after a group of military officers led by Colonel Mamane Aboukaka seized power in Niger and arrested Bazoum and other senior officials. ![]() US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday and expressed the US’s commitment to the restoration of the African country’s democratically elected government, according to the State Department. 5 hours ago UK Air Traffic Control Says Problem Causing Flight Cancellations Won't Recurīlinken reassures Niger’s deposed leader of US support for democracy ![]()
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