Ecowas condemns push to try Bazoum for treason
By babagana jidda kanempress
15 august 2023
The West Africa regional bloc, Ecowas, has condemned the push by Niger’s military junta to bring treason charges against ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
The bloc said the move “represents yet another form of provocation and contradicts the reported willingness of the military authorities in the Republic of Niger to restore constitutional order through peaceful means”.
ECOWAS said that president Bazoum is the democratically elected president of Niger.
The military junta in Niger took power about three weeks ago, keeping Mr Bazoum and his family members in detention in the process.
