UN Security Council condemns Niger coup
Jul 28, 2023 18:55:50 GMT -5
Post by shalom on Jul 28, 2023 18:55:50 GMT -5
UN Security Council condemns Niger coup, calls for release of president
By REUTERS Published: JULY 29, 2023 01:42
The United Nations Security Council on Friday strongly condemned "the efforts to unconstitutionally change the legitimate government" of Niger and called for the immediate and unconditional release Niger's President Mohammed Bazoum.
In a statement agreed by consensus, the 15-member council stressed the need to protect Bazoum, his family and members of his government.
"The members of the Security Council expressed concern over the negative impact of unconstitutional changes of government in the region, increase in terrorist activities and the dire socio-economic situation," the statement read.
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By REUTERS Published: JULY 29, 2023 01:42
The United Nations Security Council on Friday strongly condemned "the efforts to unconstitutionally change the legitimate government" of Niger and called for the immediate and unconditional release Niger's President Mohammed Bazoum.
In a statement agreed by consensus, the 15-member council stressed the need to protect Bazoum, his family and members of his government.
"The members of the Security Council expressed concern over the negative impact of unconstitutional changes of government in the region, increase in terrorist activities and the dire socio-economic situation," the statement read.
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