Three Months Down the Line, Niger Faces Multiple Crises 

Sudan Events – Sumaya Sayed

Three months after a military junta seized power in Niger, overthrowing democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum, the country remains increasingly isolated. Rights groups warn Niger’s population of 27 million now faces a multitude of crises, including insecurity, poverty and loss of personal freedoms.

Niger is suffering heavy economic sanctions imposed by the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), while many Western countries have cut off development aid.

Moreover, Ecowas closed the borders between Niger and its member states on 30 July, suspending commercial and financial transactions.