US Secretary of State Supports ECOWAS Efforts in Niger Crisis Amidst Military Intervention Debate

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his backing for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) efforts to address the crisis in Niger.

While not explicitly endorsing ECOWAS’ call for military intervention, Blinken affirmed the organization’s significance in advocating for a return to constitutional order.

Speaking from Washington, Blinken acknowledged ECOWAS’ role in stressing the necessity of restoring constitutional governance in Niger. He stated, “ECOWAS, an organization that brings together West African countries, is playing a key role in making clear the imperative of a return to constitutional order, and we very much support ECOWAS’ leadership and work on this.”

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ECOWAS, in a recent summit held in Abuja, demonstrated support for a standby military force to address the situation in Niger. However, the United States has cautioned that military intervention should be considered only as a last resort, emphasizing the significance of diplomacy in resolving the ongoing crisis.

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Secretary Blinken also expressed concern for the well-being of detained elected president Mohamed Bazoum, with whom he has had multiple telephone conversations since the military takeover on July 26. He underscored the US’s commitment to Bazoum’s safety and security, emphasizing the responsibility of military leaders in ensuring his well-being.

Blinken’s statements come amid a backdrop of heightened tension in Niger, where Prime Minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou recently raised alarms about the conditions in which Bazoum and his family are being held. Mahamadou revealed that they were detained without access to electricity or water. The international community continues to closely monitor developments in Niger and the efforts of regional organizations like ECOWAS to restore stability and constitutional order.

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