A delegation from the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) demanded that the rebels release the country’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazum. Al Arabiya TV channel reports this. TASS.
It was noted that ECOWAS has identified the launch of Bazum as a priority requirement.
On 15 August, UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated that the UN continues its work. handle Support to the West African Commonwealth of Nations and the African Union in resolving the conflict in Niger.
Before this ECOWAS instructed Due to the rebellion in Niger, the General Staff will immediately deploy a reserve force. Also, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said ECOWAS had agreed to launch a military operation in Niger “as soon as possible”.
On July 26, Nigerian President Mohamed Bazum and his wife were detained by their own bodyguards. On the night of July 27, the State Armed Forces stopped the work of all state institutions in the country, imposed a curfew and closed the borders.
Former leader of the rebels estimated “Massacre and chaos” under foreign intervention in Niger.