The European Union adopted on October 23 a legal framework for sanctions against the military regime in Niger. This move enables the organization to "sanction persons and entities responsible for actions that threaten the peace, stability, and security of Niger, undermine the constitutional order [...] or constitute serious violations of human rights [...] or breaches of international humanitarian law," a statement from the EU Council notes.
The sanctions will range from freezing the assets of those concerned to banning them from traveling to Europe or receiving funds from abroad. Humanitarian aid, food aid, and health aid, on the other hand, are not affected by these sanctions, as the information note explains.
This EU decision comes just days after the allegedly foiled escape attempt by deposed president Mohamed Bazoum. Niger's deposed president and his family have been held captive by the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) since the coup that ousted him on July 26, 2023. On September 18, Mohamed Bazoum's lawyer, Seydou Diagne, applied to the ECOWAS Court of Justice for his release.
Let’s note that Niger already faces various sanctions imposed by ECOWAS and international partners.
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