ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on the forces involved in the coup d'état in Niger 2 hours ago The West African Economic Development Organ...
ECOWAS has imposed sanctions on the forces involved in the coup d'état in Niger
2 hours ago
The West African Economic Development Organization (ECOWAS) has taken steps to impose sanctions on the Republic of Niger and give the leader of the government seven days to hand over power to a civilian government.
The leaders of ECOWAS held an emergency meeting on the Niger coup in Abuja, where they condemned the coup and continued to recognize the elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum as the AU and other countries in the world do.
The ECOWAS group has demanded the full restoration of the governance system of the Republic of Niger, taking the decision to detain President Mohamed Bazoum as a hostage situation.
If the demands of ECOWAS cannot be met within a week, the leaders said that they will take all necessary measures to restore the constitution of the Republic of Niger.
The sanctions imposed by ECOWAS on the Republic of Niger include:
1. Close all the borders between ECOWAS and Niger.
2. Confirm the ban on commercial flights from or to Niger.
3. Cut off all commercial relations between ECOWAS countries and Niger.
4. Stop all work, including energy.
5. Stop Nigerian assets in commercial banks.
6. Stop Niger from receiving all support and any dealings with commercial establishments.
7. Impose travel restrictions on the military officers involved and their families, including anyone who has accepted a position in the military government.