Niger's military coup that happened last week has prompted the European Union to halt the financial assistance and security cooperation it has provided for the country with immediate effect.
The suspension of support from the EU came after the African Union gave a 15-day warning to those who orchestrated the coup to go back to their barracks and restore the democratic constitution and suspended institutions.
Speaking on this, Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy leader, announced the measures the union has decided, he said: “In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended indefinitely with immediate effect.”
“The European Union does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities from the putsch in Niger,” Borrell added, saying Mohamed Bazoum “remains the only legitimate president of Niger” and called for his immediate release.”
Borrell stated that the European Union will support any future move by West Africa’s regional union including giving sanctions.
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