Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum living without electricity and is running out of food, only has rice and canned goods left to eat
Mohamed Bazoum is running out of food and only has rice and some canned goods to eat.
A Precarious Situation for Deposed President Mohamed Bazoum:President Mohamed Bazoum, democratically elected by the West African nation, finds himself under house arrest along with his family. Held captive since the military coup on July 26, Bazoum is reportedly enduring increasingly dire conditions. The family, residing at the presidential palace in Niamey, is grappling with scarce resources, including dwindling food supplies and a lack of electricity.
Burned cars are seen outside the headquarters of president Bazoum's Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism in Niamey on August 7, 2023. Niger's military rulers were on Monday in defiance of an ultimatum to restore the elected government as the threat of possible military intervention was still on the table. (Photo by AFP) Looming Humanitarian Concerns Amid Political Instability:The crisis has left Bazoum and his family without access to basic amenities, such as running water and electricity. The depletion of their food provisions, leaving them reliant on rice and canned goods, underscores the urgent humanitarian challenges brought about by the political upheaval.
International Community's Response and Mediation Efforts:Efforts to mediate the situation have encountered roadblocks. The United States, through Secretary of State Antony Blinken, emphasized the paramount importance of President Bazoum's safety and security. However, attempts at diplomatic resolution have faced resistance from the military junta, which has been reluctant to engage with external mediation teams, including those from the United Nations, the African Union, and the West African regional bloc ECOWAS.
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