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Military Officers Claim to Have Deposed Niger’s President

HeadlineJul 27, 2023

In Niger, military officers announced Wednesday they had overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, imposing a curfew and shutting down borders in the West African nation. Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane addressed Niger on national television late Wednesday, flanked by other military members.

Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane: “All the institutions of the Seventh Republic are suspended. The secretaries general of the ministries will take care of day-to-day business. The defense and security forces are managing the situation. All external partners are asked not to interfere.”

President Mohamed Bazoum vowed on social media today to fight his ouster. Meanwhile, protesters took to the streets of the capital Niamey.

Protester: “We are here to defend democracy. We are here to defend the republic. We are here to show our commitment to the rule of law and to say no to any attempt to seize power by force or arms. … Democracy must prevail. The ballot boxes have prevailed, and President Bazoum has been elected for five years. The people are on their feet.”

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