Following reports that President Bazoum of Niger and his family are living without electricity, water, food or medicine the Spokesperson of the Secretary-General had the following to say: 
 
The Secretary-General is very concerned over the deplorable living conditions that President Bazoum and his family are reported to be living under as they continue to be arbitrarily detained by members of the Presidential Guard in Niger. The Secretary-General reiterates his concern over the health and safety of the President and his family and once again calls for his immediate, unconditional release and his reinstatement as Head of State.

The Secretary-General is also alarmed over continuing reports about the arrest of several members of the Government. He urgently calls for their unconditional release, and for the strict adherence to Niger’s international human rights obligations.