ECOWAS Orders Standby Force Deployment to Restore Constitutional Order in Niger Republic

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken decisive action in response to the recent coup in Niger Republic, allegedly ordering the deployment of its standby force to restore constitutional order.

This move comes after the coup leaders rejected all efforts at dialogue and continued to detain President Mohamed Bazoum and his family members.

The President of ECOWAS, Omar Alieu Touray, made this announcement while reading the resolution on the Niger coup during an ECOWAS Extraordinary meeting held in Abuja on Thursday.

The resolution underlines the seriousness of the situation and seeks to uphold democratic principles and stability within the region.

In addition to the deployment of the ECOWAS standby force, the resolution calls on the African Union (AU), partner countries, and international institutions to support the sub-regional body’s decision. ECOWAS is determined to take strong action in response to the defiance of the military junta and its continued detention of the legitimately elected President and his family members.

The resolution further emphasizes ECOWAS’s unwavering commitment to restoring constitutional order through peaceful means. This reflects the organization’s dedication to upholding democratic norms and respecting the will of the people.

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The deployment of the standby force represents a significant step towards restoring stability and democratic governance in Niger Republic. As ECOWAS takes action to address this critical situation, its decision will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the region’s political landscape and its efforts to maintain peace and security.