In his first act as self-pronounced leader of the country, Tchiani and his officials suspended the country's constitution and warned against potential military intervention.
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00:00 After a military coup in Niger earlier this week, the European Union says that it is suspending
00:06 all security cooperation with the African country.
00:10 Self-proclaimed new leader General Omar Chiani has suspended the country's constitution,
00:15 but has also sought to reassure global allies.
00:18 "The international community, the National Council for the Protection of the Homeland,
00:27 reaffirms its will to respect all international commitments signed by the Republic of Niger
00:34 and the human rights."
00:39 Western leaders have condemned the coup and pledged their support to ousted President
00:44 Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected just two years ago after the first ever free, democratic
00:50 and internationally recognized elections in Niger's post-colonial history.
00:58 (whooshing)