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Egypt insists on talks to peacefully resolve Niger crises

22 August 2023 18:49 (UTC +04:00)

Egypt supports all efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of the crisis in Niger and prevention of escalation that could destabilize the region. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said on official Facebook page, APA reports citing TASS.

"Egypt stresses the importance of maintaining dialogue to advance a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger that would guarantee the preservation of the security and stability of the country and the brotherly people," the ministry said in a statement on Facebook (banned in Russia as it’s owned by Meta Corporation, which is designated as extremist in Russia).

Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid reaffirmed "Egypt's support for all efforts to resolve the crisis in a way that preserves Niger's democratic system, sovereignty and stability and prevents any escalation that could destabilize the region."

In late July, a group of military rebels in Niger announced the ouster of President Mohamed Bazoum.