German Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze called for a peaceful solution to the situation in Niger, ahead of his West Africa trip. It has been reported Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung.
“The protest against the coup in Niger should not be a declaration of war. There are many ways to approach the issue differently, for example, a new full-fledged election should be held as soon as possible or the legitimate President Bazum will no longer be detained and harmed,” he said.
Noting that the West African Economic Community and the African Union are in favor of a peaceful solution to the Niger crisis, the Minister underlined that diplomatic exits from this situation are “definitely possible”.
Before that, the military council formed by the rebels, outgoing The accusation of treason against the ousted President of Niger, Mohamed Bazum.
Former leader of the rebels estimated “Massacre and chaos” under foreign intervention in Niger.