The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stated its displeasure over various attacks perpetrated by armed groups in the Republic of Niger, which have resulted in the deaths of several Nigerien soldiers.
Condemning the attacks, the regional body, in a statement issued on Wednesday, conveyed its condolences to the people of the country and to the families of the bereaved soldiers.
The regional bloc also called on the Niger Junta to restore constitutional order in the country “in order to focus on the security of the country that has become fragile” as a result of the coup that ousted President H.E. Mohamed Bazoum.
The ECOWAS statement reads: “ECOWAS has learned with sadness about various attacks by armed groups in the Republic of Niger that have led to the deaths of several Nigerien soldiers.
“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 in order to focus on the security of the country, which has become increasingly fragile since the attempted coup d’etat against the democratically elected President, H.E. Mohamed Bazoum”.
