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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.

After the coup in the West African country, the French Security and Defense Council met. For the time being, the former colonial power is no longer providing budget or development aid in Niger. France is calling for an immediate return to constitutional order around elected President Mohamed Bazoum. The alleged perpetrator of the coup, General Omar Tchiani, declared himself president of the National Council on Friday. Paris has about 2500 troops stationed in Niger and neighboring Chad. French and European efforts to stabilise the Sahel have suffered a serious setback.

The ex-fitness trainer wants her normal life back and is seeking medical help in Germany.

Myanmar's military had Prime Minister Aung San Suu Kyi ousted from power and given prison sentences. Now the junta may be showing some leniency. Reports suggest she could be released from prison and placed under house arrest as part of an act of clemency on the occasion of a religious ceremony next week. Military rejects accusations of atrocities against civilians and justifies its actions by citing the fight against "terrorists" who want to destabilize the country. The junta is still cracking down on any expressions of solidarity with SuuKyi.

Members of the presidential guard in Niger have apparently blocked access to the presidential palace. A coup d'état could have serious consequences for the region. The Federal Foreign Office is monitoring the situation closely. In Niger, there had already been an attempted coup in March 2021, shortly before President Bazoum was to be sworn in. However, the attackers fled after the Presidential Guard took them under heavy fire.. The EU decided to set up a military mission in Niger to fight terrorism in the region, with the Bundeswehr also to take part in the mission.