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Support for President Bazoum: France and the US increase pressure on coup plotters in Niger

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken reaffirms support for ousted President Mohamad Bazoun. French President Emmanuel Macron has convened the National Security and Defense Council for Saturday afternoon. France had previously announced that it did not recognize the new rulers in Niger. Paris has reportedly stationed about 1500 troops in the West African country. The UN Security Council condemned the coup and called for the "immediate and unconditional release" of President Bazoum. The alleged perpetrator of the coup, General Omar Tchiani, declared himself president on Friday. ....

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