Niger coup: Region needs to ‘accept new regime’ or ’risk war', says activist; Top developments
ALSO READ: Niger coup-backers protest at French base as regional force mulls intervention “There is only one option, accepting the regime or war," AP quoted Saidou as saying, who added, “It is finished for Bazoum, you must forget about him. It is finished, it is a waste of time trying to restore him. It is not possible," he said.
1) Only way to avoid conflict between mutinous soldiers that ousted the president in Niger and regional countries is to recognize the new regime, says rights defender Insa Garba Saidou, who is believed to have ties with the junta. 2) The West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, had directed the deployment of a 'standby force' to restore democracy in Niger, as its deadline to reinstate Bazoum expired. 3) Analysts predict up to 5,000 troops from countries including Nigeria, Benin, Ivory Coast, and Senegal may be deployed by ECOWAS.
4) The African Union Peace and Security Council is expected to meet Monday to discuss Niger's crisis. 5) Meanwhile, ad workers -- remained during the start of the coup -- are evacuating on UN-run flights to Burkina Faso. 6) Also, several flights left on Friday, and more are scheduled for Saturday.
7) Several Nigeriens have also moved their families out of the capital. 8) United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk on Friday said he was extremely concerned about Bazoum's rapidly deteriorating condition. 9) India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday urged Indian nationals to leave Niger, following a military coup that deposed the democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum.
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