AU: Statement by the African Union, on the Communique of the 207th meeting of the Peace and Security Council, on Niger (30/10/2009)

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Published: 30 Oct 2009

AU: Statement by the African Union, on the Communique of the 207th meeting of the Peace and Security Council, on Niger (30/10/2009)

COMMUNIQUÉ OF THE 207TH MEETING OF THE PEACE

AND SECURITY COUNCIL

The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 207th meeting held in
Abuja, Nigeria, at the level of Heads of State and Government, on 29 October 2009, adopted
the following decision on the situation in the Republic of Niger:

Council,

1. Takes note of the briefings by ECOWAS and the AU Commission on the latest
developments in the situation in Niger;

2. Endorses the decisions on the situation in Niger adopted by the Extraordinary Summit
of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held in Abuja, on 17 October
2009, and commends the efforts deployed by ECOWAS towards finding a speedy and
consensual solution to the crisis in Niger. Council also commends the initiatives taken by the
Chairperson of the Commission to help resolve the crisis;

3. Requests the Chairperson of the Commission to intensify his efforts and to continue
to work closely with ECOWAS to facilitate the speedy resolution of the crisis in Niger and the
democratic functioning of the institutions of the country, with the participation and support
of all political forces of Niger;

4. Further requests the Chairperson of the Commission to report to it, within a month,
on developments in Niger and the outcome of his efforts and those of ECOWAS;

5. Decides to remain seized of the matter.