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In Photos: EU, African Union put pressure on Niger's coup leaders to end regime

Updated On: 30 July, 2023 01:38 PM IST | ronak mastakar

The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported (Pics/AFP)

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The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported (Pics/AFP)

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The European Union (EU) has decided to cut off financial support to Niger following the military coup there and in a similar reaction, the African Union has also called on the Nigerien military to "return to their barracks and restore constitutional authority," Al Jazeera reported (Pics/AFP)
<p>Josep Borrell, the head of the EU's foreign policy, said in a statement on Saturday that "In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended indefinitely with immediate effect"</p>

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Josep Borrell, the head of the EU's foreign policy, said in a statement on Saturday that "In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended indefinitely with immediate effect"

<p>This comes after General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the chief of Niger's presidential guard, declared himself the head of a transitional government on Friday this week straight after his soldiers detained President Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday</p>

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This comes after General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the chief of Niger's presidential guard, declared himself the head of a transitional government on Friday this week straight after his soldiers detained President Mohamed Bazoum on Wednesday

<p>Borrell further said in his statement that the coup leaders should be held accountable for ensuring the safety of the president and his family</p>

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Borrell further said in his statement that the coup leaders should be held accountable for ensuring the safety of the president and his family

<p>He also stated that Bazoum "remains the only legitimate president of Niger</p>

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He also stated that Bazoum "remains the only legitimate president of Niger

<p>The EU has set out 503 million euros (USD 554 million) from its budget, according to its website, to enhance Niger's governance, education, and sustainable growth between 2021 and 2024, Al Jazeera reported</p>

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The EU has set out 503 million euros (USD 554 million) from its budget, according to its website, to enhance Niger's governance, education, and sustainable growth between 2021 and 2024, Al Jazeera reported

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