U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the coup d'état in Niger after renegade soldiers reportedly stormed the presidential palace on Thursday with the stated aim of returning the country to democracy.
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr. Ban "reiterates his disapproval of unconstitutional changes of government, as well as attempts to remain in power through unconstitutional means."
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