US State Department chief Antony Blinken had a telephone conversation with deposed Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, according to Matthew Miller, head of the US State Department press service. gives information about this TASS.
The statement stated that Blinken reaffirmed his recognition of the democratically elected civilian government and expressed his confidence that it is Niger’s best partner in the security and development of the region.
The United States also called for the release of those unlawfully detained as a result of the military coup.
On July 26, a group of military members of the Presidential Guard announced the overthrow of President Bazoum and the establishment of the National Council for the Liberation of the Fatherland, led by Guard commander Abdurrahman Tchiani.
Former leader of the rebels guess Mass bloodshed occurred in Niger during foreign intervention.