Coalition of Northern Groups call federal governments to reconsider sanctions against Niger

The imposed sanctions were not in the best interest of peace, and also faulted the coup leaders’ “stubbornness” for rejecting overtures to peacefully resolve the crisis. The Coalition of Northern Groups has called on the Federal Government to lift the sanctions imposed against the Niger Republic following the recent military coup in the country. The Coalition of Northern Groups also rejected the preferences for military action against Niger by regional body and international community or institutions, while demanding that military authorities in Niger and the ECOWAS should “open and allow all doors for discussions devoid of any hidden agenda or unnecessary preconditions for genuine dialogue”. Do you think that sanctions against Niger are illegal?