The Economic Community of West African State has expressed sadness over an armed group attack against the Niger soldiers that led to several deaths in the Republic of Niger.
A statement by the ECOWAS commission on 16th August 2023 said “ECOWAS has learnt with sadness various attacks by armed groups in the Republic of Niger that have led to the death of several Nigerien soldiers.”
It, therefore condemns the act and calls on the coup leaders to reconsider returning to a democratic system of government to achieve the vision of the ECOWAS founding fathers.“ECOWAS condemns these attacks and conveys its deepest condolences to the people of Niger and the families of the soldiers who have lost their lives.
“ECOWAS calls on the CNSP-military leadership in Niger to restore constitutional order to focus on the security of the country that has become increasingly fragile since the attempted coup d’ Etat against the democratically elected President, H.E. Mohamed Bazou.” The statement ended.
