UN Excessive Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk raised concerns on Friday in regards to the Nigerien army junta’s resolution to prosecute President Mohamed Bazoum and others working with him for prime treason. Türk expressed worries for individuals in Niger, calling on the generals who seized power in July to instantly restore constitutional order and democracy.
In response to a statement learn out on Sunday by junta spokesperson Colonel-Main Amadou Abdramane, the junta mentioned they might prosecute President Mohamed Bazoum for “excessive treason and undermining the interior and exterior safety of Niger.” Abdramane alleged that Bazoum’s communication with international nations compromised Niger’s safety.
“Now the very individuals who they elected to construct a pathway to finish their destitution have been eliminated by pressure in opposition to the constitutional order and detained by the coup leaders. They have to be launched directly, and democracy restored. This resolution will not be solely politically motivated in opposition to a democratically elected President however has no authorized foundation as the traditional functioning of democratic establishments have been forged apart,” Türk mentioned.
The Financial Group of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the excessive treason fees in opposition to President Mohamed Bazoum, stating that they “contradict[] the reported willingness of the army authorities within the Republic of Niger to revive constitutional order by peaceable means.” ECOWAS beforehand approved army intervention to revive Niger’s constitutional order final week.
