Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Press Statement on  Charges against President Bazoum’s Charges: Niger

ECOWAS is stunned to learn of attempts to prosecute H.E. Mohamed BAZOUM, President of the Republic of Niger, with high treason.

ECOWAS condemns this action as just another kind of provocation that contradicts the military leadership’ professed resolve to restore constitutional order through peaceful means in the Republic of Niger.

President BAZOUM continues to be recognised as the democratically elected President of the Republic of Niger by ECOWAS and the international community. ECOWAS condemns his unjust detention and demands that he be released and reinstated immediately.

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