Niger’s military junta has vowed to prosecuted toppled President Mohamed Bazoum for ‘high treason’ as more sanctions from ECOWAS descend on the nation.
Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane said on Sunday that they would “prosecute” the deposed president for “high treason” and “undermining the security” of the country, France 24 quoted a statement from the junta.
He said the Nigerien government had so far gathered evidence to prosecute the deposed president and his local and foreign accomplices before the competent national and international bodies for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger.
ECOWAS has approved the deployment of a “standby force to restore constitutional order” in Niger as soon as possible, but says it remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
