Niger: ECOWAS condemns high treason charges against Bazoum

The Economic Community of West African States has condemned attempts to bring the high treason charges against ousted President Mohamed Bazoum by the military authorities in Niger.

A statement signed by the ECOWAS on Monday obtained by Tribune reads:

ECOWAS has learnt with stupefaction attempts to bring charges of high treason against H.E. Mohamed BAZOUM, President of the Republic of Niger.

“ECOWAS condemns this move as it represents yet another form of provocation and contradicts the reported willingness of the military authorities in the Republic of Niger to restore constitutional order through peaceful means.”

“President BAZOUM remains the democratically-elected President of the Republic of Niger recognized by ECOWAS and the international community. ECOWAS condemns his illegal detention and calls for his immediate release and reinstatement.”

Earlier, Leaders of the military coup in Niger Republic had announced that the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum will be prosecuted for “high treason and undermining the internal and external security” of the country.

The 63-year-old President has been kept at the president’s official residence since the July 26 coup.

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