UN chief offers ‘full support’ to detained Niger president after coup attempt

The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, on Wednesday spoke with the Niger Republic President, Mohamed Bazoum and offered his support following the latest coup attempt in the country.

A group of dissident soldiers had earlier on Wednesday detained the president after they had cordoned-off the presidential palace and nearby ministries.

The UN chief spokesman, Stéphane Dujarric de la Rivière, confirmed the development on his Twitter handle.

He wrote: “This afternoon @antonioguterres spoke to @mohamedbazoum. He expressed his full support and solidarity to the Nigerien President.”

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Several other African leaders, including the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had condemned the late attempt to topple a constitutional government in the sub-region.

Burkina Fasso, Guinea and Mali are the three countries in West Africa where military had overthrown civil authorities in the last three years.

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