U.S. urges to restore democracy in Niger

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U.S. urges to restore democracy in Niger

08:25, February 20, 2010

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The United States urged Niger to restore democracy and rule of law "as rapidly as possible," continuing voicing concern about the suspension of the constitution in the country.

"The United States continues to call Niger's speedy return to democracy and the rule of law, as well as prompt, fair and transparent elections," State Department spokesman Philip Crowley told reporters.

"We will obviously work closely with our international partners and do everything we can to see democracy returned to Niger as rapidly as possible," said the spokesman, adding "no one should resort to political violence to resolve political tension."

A group of soldiers, self-claimed the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD), on Thursday launched a coup in the capital Niamey, seizing president, suspending constitution and dissolving government.

The CSRD described the coup as "successful" in putting an end to the political tension, and called for the international community to accept the move which "could turn Niger into an example of democracy and of good governance."

There had been political tension in Niger since President Mamadou Tandja dissolved the country's parliament and conducted a referendum to extend his two-term tenure.

The opposition condemned the Aug. 4, 2009 referendum that would allow Tandja, who was scheduled to step down in December 2009 after the expiration of two five-year terms, to stay in power till 2012.

As a reaction to Tandja's "undemocratic actions," the United States has suspended all non-humanitarian projects in Niger in December 2009.

Source: Xinhua

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