Niger | ECOWAS meets with Junta leaders and ousted President Bazoum

By Euronews with AP, AFP

Published 08/20/2023 – 15:56•Last update 15:56

There is no definitive statement on any outcome of the talks, but many observers say the meetings with the junta and Bazoum are positive signs.

The delegation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)led by the former president of Nigeriamanaged to meet in Niger with the leaders of the Junta, as well as with the ousted president Mohamed Bazoumwho is still under house arrest.

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There is no definitive statement on any outcome of the talks, but many observers say the meetings with the junta and Bazoum are positive signs.

“[La verdad es]the seizure of power by the defense and security forces, firmly supported by our courageous population, is part of a context of rejection of security models and bad governance made of injustice and corruption,” declared the General Abdurahamane Tiani, head of the Niger junta.

Brigadier General Tiani once again warned against any kind of intervention, mentioning that the junta has “firm support” from the Nigerien population, and that aggression “would not go without difficulty.”

At the same time, Tiani has stressed that he and his officials have no intention of “seizing” power. He stated that within 30 days, the Junta will give up on a plan to transition power to civilians. The entire process of reestablishing civilian rule, according to Tiani, should take “no more than three years.”

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