In a strong and unequivocal statement, President William Ruto has expressed deep concern and issued a stern warning against the recent coup attempt in Niger. The Vice President of Kenya addressed the situation in a press conference, underscoring the importance of upholding democratic values and the rule of law.
The attempted coup in Niger, which has garnered global attention, has raised serious alarms within the international community. President Ruto’s voice joins a chorus of leaders worldwide, who are united in condemning any form of unconstitutional takeover of power. The coup attempt, which took place on [insert date], has triggered widespread apprehension about the stability of the West African nation and its implications for the broader region.
“No option is taken off the table, including the use of force as a last resort,” said Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, the ECOWAS chair.”I hope that through our collective effort we can bring about a peaceful resolution as a roadmap to restoring stability and democracy in Niger,” he said. “All is not lost yet.”
An official statement was read out which included a resolution asking the bloc’s defence chiefs to “activate the ECOWAS Standby Force with all its elements immediately”.
Representatives of the junta told U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland of the threat to Bazoum during her visit to the country this week, a Western military official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the situation.
A U.S. official confirmed that account, also speaking on condition of anonymity, because they were not authorized to speak to the media.The threats from both sides escalate tensions but hopefully nudge them closer to actually talking, said Aneliese Bernard, a former U.S. State Department official who specialized in African affairs and is now director of Strategic Stabilization Advisors, a risk advisory group.
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