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Home / News / World News / Photos / In Photos: EU, African Union put pressure on Niger`s coup leaders to end regime

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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