UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday condemned the coup attempt in Niger and called for the immediate and unconditional release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum.
"The United Nations strongly condemns the assault against the democratically-elected government and supports the efforts of ECOWAS and the African Union to restore democracy ... Release President Bazoum immediately and unconditionally," Guterres said at a press briefing.
Niger’s army has declared allegiance to the defence and security forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum, according to a statement signed by Abdou Sidikou Issa, the army chief of staff.
Thursday’s statement, posted on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, said the decision was necessary to “avoid a deadly confrontation between the various forces”.
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