The cessation of operations by United Nations agencies, non-governmental organisations, and international organisations in the military “operation zones” of Niger has been enforced by the leaders of the recent coup.
According to the French news agency AFP, the disclosure was made by the Interior Ministry on Thursday.
On July 26, President Mohamed Bazoum was removed from power through a military coup orchestrated by Abdourahamane Tchiani, the former chief of Niger’s presidential guard.
The leaders within the ECOWAS bloc have expressed their commitment to considering all possible courses of action in order to achieve a peaceful settlement to the situation. Additionally, they have mandated the mobilisation of an ECOWAS standby force with the objective of reinstating constitutional order in Niger.
The coup attempt against Bazoum by members of the presidential guard was also met with condemnation from world leaders.
However, without specifying which regions are affected, a ministry statement broadcast on national radio said: “Due to the current security situation and operational commitment of the Nigerien armed forces, the ministry informs international organisations, national and international NGOs and UN agencies present in Niger that all activities and or movements in the zones of operations are temporarily suspended.”
In the interim, the military regime, as indicated in an official communication, has recommenced domestic air travel and reinstated select governmental bodies, such as the Constitutional Court. Nevertheless, it should be noted that both land and air borders continue to be closed, as reported by Reuters.
