US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and ex-head of Niger Mahamad Osuf discussed the position of President Mohammed Bazum, under house arrest, in a telephone conversation. This was announced by the head of the press service of the State Department of the United States Matthew Miller.
“Secretary of State expressed anxiety due to the fact that President Bazum and his family are still contained in” harsh conditions “, the statement said.
US Secretary of State emphasized that Washington will still be committed to finding a peaceful solution that will allow Niger to remain a strong partner in the field of security and regional development. “
President Niger Mohammed Bazum was detained by the units of the presidential guard on July 26. That same evening, the military announced the seizure of power in the country.
On July 28, General Abdurakhman Tchiani spoke on behalf of the military and declared himself the chairman of the National Council of Salvation Niger.