The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the failure to restore constitutional order in Niger and the continued detention of President Mohammed Bazoum.

Guterres reiterated his full support for the ongoing mediation efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

He emphasized the urgent need to ensure that life-saving humanitarian work continues unhindered and that the UN Humanitarian Air Service, which provides a vital link to remote communities in Niger, is allowed to operate and continue to serve those communities.

Farhan Haq is Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General.