Bazoum asked the United States and the world to protect Niger's democracy The ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, has asked the ...
Bazoum asked the United States and the world to protect Niger's democracy
The ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, has asked the United States and other countries to restore the country to constitutional rule and not allow the military coup to take place in the country.
In an article he wrote in the Washington Post, Bazoum called on the US government and the entire world community to help restore the regime, saying that as long as the coup succeeds, it will undoubtedly have a negative impact on the republic. Niger and their region and the whole world.
This is the first long statement made by President Bazoum after his palace security officers detained him on July 26 and took over the government of Niger.
"The coup must be ended, and the military leaders must release all those they arrested illegally," he said.
Bazoum, who came to power after the 2021 election, said his country was recovering in a region plagued by extremism and military rule.
"Niger has been the last bastion of respect for human rights in the Sahel region, which is suffering from conflict in Africa, between the dictatorial governments that have taken over some of our neighbors," he said.
He warned that Niger's neighbors are inviting Russian terrorists who commit crimes like Wagner to abuse their people and their dignity.
Boko Haram stronghold
He added that terrorist groups such as Boko Haram will certainly take advantage of the instability in Niger to turn the country into a channel for planning attacks on neighbors and disrupting peace, security and welfare in the country. world.