Niger Civil Society Rejects EU Resolution Calling for Ex — President’s Release. Niamey, Niger — Civil society organizations in Niger have publicly condemned a European Union resolution that calls for the release of the country’s former president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained since the 2023 coup that overthrew his government.
The NGOs gathered in Niamey on Saturday issued a joint statement,指责法国在布鲁塞尔施加压力。 “Let’s say it clearly: behind this resolution is the hand of France, refusing to accept its historic defeat in the Sahel, “said Abdourahamane Oumarou, spokesperson for the Alliance of Sahel States Citizen Watch. “.
Through its influence networks and contacts within European institutions, France is using the European Parliament to try to reclaim politically what it has lost on the ground.”
The statement also criticized the presence of international partners in the region, suggesting they have done little to stabilize the situation. Oumarou emphasized the Sahelian states’commitment to a new path, independent of external influence.
“The sovereignty of the countries of the Sahel States Confederation cannot be called into question,” Oumarou declared.
“The peoples of the Sahel are no longer fooled. ” A call for mobilization was launched simultaneously in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali, with demonstrations planned for Tuesday to express opposition to the European Union’s resolution.
The NGOs’stance comes amidst ongoing tensions between Niger and the EU following the coup. While the EU has imposed sanctions and called for the restoration of constitutional order, the Nigerien civil society appears united in its resistance to external pressure. Regional officials confirmed that the situation remains delicate, with no immediate resolution in sight.
The government has not yet commented on the NGOs’statement or the planned demonstrations. Further details are expected as the situation develops.
