The West African Economic Community (ECOWAS) called the military council's accusations against the ousted president of Niger, Muhammad Bazum, and the council's determination to try him, a "provocative" approach.

Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The West African Economic Bloc announced on Monday, August 14, in a statement that it was against the attempt of Niger's military council to accuse Niger's president of "high treason" Mohammed Bazum, who was elected through democratic elections.
 
Ecowas bloc added that this step is a kind of provocative action by the leaders of the Niger coup and contradicts their claims that they are ready to find a peaceful solution to the current crisis in this country.
 
Meanwhile, UN spokesman Stephane Ducharik said any attempt by Niger's military council to accuse Mohamed Bazum of high treason was "extremely worrying".
 
It should be noted that the African Economic Community, which consists of 12 countries supported by the West, especially France; They are trying to bring Mohammad Bazum back to power, and to achieve this goal, they even have the military option and action against Najir's coup plotters on the table.