Situation in Niger: UK statement, 30 July 2023
The UK government gave a statement supporting the efforts of the Fifty First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic of Niger.
The UK condemns in the strongest possible terms attempts to undermine democracy, peace and stability in Niger. The Communique agreed at the Fifty First Extraordinary Summit on the Socio-Political Situation in the Republic of Niger, held by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on 30 July sets out a strong and clear response to this infringement of the democratic rights of the people of Niger. We continue to stand by ECOWAS and their efforts to ensure a return to democracy in Niger.
Minister for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell said:
The UK wholly supports the immediate political and economic measures announced today by ECOWAS and will suspend long-term development assistance to Niger.
We will however continue to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the people of Niger.
The UK is a committed partner of Niger’s democratically elected government and calls for President Bazoum to be immediately reinstated to restore constitutional order.
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