African Union Peace and Security Council (AU) suspended on Tuesday Niger their participation in the organization “until the effective re-establishment of the constitutional order in the country” after the coup carried out by the country’s current leader, Nigerian general Abdourahmane Tchiani.
In a statement this Tuesday, the council reiterated that it “strongly condemns” the military coup in the country and also “takes note” of the People’s Republic of China’s decision. Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) To intervene militarily in the country.
In this regard, it asked ECOWAS to make an “assessment of the economic, social and security implications” of the deployment of its reservists in Niger. Likewise, the Council reaffirmed its full solidarity with the efforts of “ECOWAS to restore constitutional order by diplomatic means”.
The Organization Council urged all AU member states as well as the international community and bilateral and multilateral partners to “reject this institutional change of government and refrain from any action that could give legitimacy to Niger’s illegal regime”.
Same way, He demanded the “immediate and unconditional release” of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum from the Niger coup junta, as well as all detainees” and that their rights be respected, including those relating to their health and moral integrity.
The Council also asked the AU Commission to work with ECOWAS to draw up a list of junta members and supporters, as well as those involved. violation fundamental rights de Bazoum and other detainees – to impose “selective sanctions” and “individual punitive measures”.