Supporters of former President Bazoum defy bans to demonstrate against the Junta

Supporters of former President Bazoum defy bans and demonstrate against the junta in Niger

Despite banning measures put in place by the military junta in Niger, supporters of former President Bazoum have defied the restrictions to express their discontent. Demonstrators gathered in several regions of the country to demand the return to constitutional order and to express their support for the ex-president.

Since the March 31 coup, which overthrew the current president, Mahamadou Issoufou, the country has been under the control of the military junta led by Colonel Assimi Goïta. This takeover has been condemned by many countries and international organizations, which have called for a rapid return to democratic legitimacy.

Despite the ban on public gatherings and the warnings issued by the authorities, supporters of Bazoum decided to demonstrate peacefully to express their opposition to the junta and demand a return to a civilian government. In several cities, demonstrators held signs denouncing the coup and demanding the release of those arrested since the overthrow of President Issoufou.

The military junta responded to these protests by deploying security forces and using tear gas to disperse protesters. Witnesses reported scenes of tension and clashes with the security forces, with some demonstrators having been arrested. Despite this, Bazoum’s supporters maintained their determination and their desire for peaceful resistance.

The situation in Niger remains tense since the coup, with growing concerns about human rights abuses and a crackdown on dissenting voices. Human rights organizations have called on the authorities to respect the fundamental rights of citizens and release those arbitrarily detained.

In a context where a peaceful democratic transition is necessary to restore stability and confidence in the country, the demonstrations of the supporters of former President Bazoum testify to the will of the people to be heard and to fight for the respect of democracy. and human rights. It remains to be seen how these protest movements will influence the course of events in Niger and what the responses of the military junta will be.

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