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An aerial view of the streets in the capital Niamey, Niger, July 28, 2023. /Reuters
The European Union (EU) will not recognize Niger's coup authorities and is suspending security cooperation with the West African country, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said Saturday.
"The European Union does not recognize and will not recognize the authorities from the putsch in Niger," the bloc's chief diplomat said in a statement. "In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended indefinitely with immediate effect."
Niger's Defense and Security Forces said late Wednesday that soldiers in the country had overthrown President Mohamed Bazoum, hours after the president was allegedly held hostage.
On Friday, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, former leader of Niger's presidential guard, was named "president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland" (CNSP).
The international community has voiced concerns about the situation in Niger following the military takeover.
(With input from agencies)
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