Summary:
- The United States expresses concerns over the health and safety of Niger's ousted President Bazoum and his family.
- Secretary Blinken and Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland have been engaged in discussions about President Bazoum's safety.
- President Bazoum has been held in isolation for several weeks, raising concerns about his well-being.
- Reports from his party detailing poor detention conditions, including the lack of basic amenities, have not been disputed by the United States.
The United States expresses deep concerns over the health, personal safety, and well-being of Niger's ousted President Bazoum and his family.
In a series of recent conversations between Secretary Blinken and President Bazoum, the issue of his safety has been prominently discussed. Acting Deputy Secretary Nuland also sought to meet President Bazoum in person during her visit to the country on Monday. The United States remains troubled by the situation, as President Bazoum has been in isolation for several weeks now.
While specific details of the conversations have not been disclosed, the growing duration of President Bazoum's isolation raises concerns about his condition. Reports from his party alleging inhumane detention conditions, including lack of basic amenities, have not been disputed by the United States.