Niger President Mohamed Bazoum's allies decided to make a simpler plea to the U.S. and other nations.
Recently, they were asking for the U.S. government to help restore Bazoum to power. Now, they only want the United States to help save Mohamed's life.
Niger President's Allies Make Simpler Plea to Save Bazoum's Life
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum attends a meeting with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (not seen) at the presidential palace in Niamey on May 2, 2022.
According to Star and Stripes, supporters and friends of Mohamed have been appealing to the U.S. and other allied nations to help bring back the Niger president to power.
However, since Bazoum is still under house arrest in his presidential compound, the Niger leader's supporters decided to ask for something simpler, which is to save his life.
Ambassador of the Republic of Niger to U.S. Niger Ambassador Mamadou Kiari Liman-Tinguiri is among Bazoum's friends calling out for the assistance of the United States.
"They are killing him. The plan of the head of the junta is to starve him to death," said Liman-Tinguiri.
As of press time, the Niger ambassador said that the leader is still confined in a dark basement.
Mamadou said that he has been maintaining daily calls with his close friend ever since he was arrested by the coup leaders.
The Niger ambassador claims that he calls Bazoum one or more times a day.
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US, UN Concerned About Niger President's Health
A woman holds the image of ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, 63, who has been held by coup plotters with his family in his official Niamey residence since July 26, during a protest outside the Niger Embassy, in Paris on August 5, 2023.
BBC News reported that the UN and the United States government expressed their concerns about Mohamed's health.
"We are greatly worried about his health and his personal safety and the personal safety of his family," said a U.S. State Department spokesperson.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also said that he was concerned about the deplorable living conditions of the Niger leader, as well as his family.
Recently, Antony Blinken, the U.S. Secretary of State, reassured that the support of the U.S. government is still ongoing.
Meanwhile, Ecowas (Economic Community of West African States) said that they will give coup leaders until Aug. 13 to stand down.
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu said that there's they consider all the options available to help the Niger leader, including the use of force if necessary.
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