Warning from the European Union to the military administration in Niger

The President of the European Council, Michel, had a telephone conversation with the President of Niger Bazum. Bazum stressed his determination to act with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), while Michel reiterated the EU’s full support for ECOWAS decisions.

Michel reaffirmed that the EU condemns the “coup” and will not recognize the military administration. The two agreed to keep in close contact.

Referring to the deteriorating conditions of Bazum’s detention, Michel said: “The worsening of President Bazum’s condition will have serious consequences.” He said that he used the phrase.

The EU had previously suspended all activities in Niger “to avoid working with illegitimate authorities” and announced that it would support all decisions taken by ECOWAS.

COUP IN NIGER

In Niger, President Mohammed Bazum was detained by members of the Presidential Guard Regiment on July 26, and that night the military announced that it had seized power.

General Abdurrahmane (Omar) Tchiani, Commander of the Presidential Guard Regiment, took over the leadership of the junta called CNSP on July 28 and became head of the transitional government.

President Bazum has been detained at his personal residence since July 26, but Bazum is allowed to make phone calls. (AA)