Niger’s navy junta, late on Sunday, mentioned they might prosecute the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The coup leaders mentioned they gathered the mandatory proof to “prosecute” Bazoum for “excessive treason” and “undermining” the safety of the nation, CNN reported.
“The Nigerien authorities has up to now, gathered the mandatory proof to prosecute the deposed president and his native and international accomplices earlier than the competent nationwide and worldwide authorities for prime treason and undermining inside and exterior safety of Niger,” the Nationwide Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) informed CNN.
They added that the president receives common physician check-ups and that there is not any drawback along with his well being and that of his members of the family. The navy junta, that had ceased energy from Bazoum, had, on Sunday mentioned that they’re prepared to contemplate a diplomatic answer to its stand-off with the West African bloc ECOWAS, AFP reported.
The navy junta additionally slammed ECOWAS for imposing sanctions on the nation. Coup chief Basic Abdourahamane Tiani mentioned it was “painful” that ECOWAS had issued an ultimatum to revive Bazoum with out listening to “their facet of the matter”.
Navy leaders known as the sanctions inhuman and mentioned that they had been making it tough for folks to entry medicines, meals and electrical energy. A day after Sheikh Bala Lau and his Nigerian Muslim delegation held talks with Tiani, the latter “claimed the coup was nicely meant” and that the plotters “struck to stave off an imminent risk that may have affected” Nigeria in addition to Niger.
For the reason that navy coup, demonstrations in favour of the navy leaders have turn into a typical sight within the capital metropolis of Niamey. On July 30, ECOWAS issued an ultimatum to revive Bazoum in seven days or face the potential use of power. The navy leaders, nonetheless, didn’t cede.
