Abuja (Associated Press) – West African countries led by the government The agency said on Wednesday that Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have officially withdrawn from the regional group called Ecowas. This is a climax of a one -year process. Essence
Ecowas said in a statement that the evacuation of the three countries for the first time a year ago has taken effect today. “However, the group stated that it also decided to” open ECOWAS’s door “and require member states to continue the three people who sign the privilege of national members, including the free movement within the region and the Ecowas Passport.
Environmental protection organizations in 15 countries are widely regarded as the highest political and regional authority in West Africa. They were established in 1975 in order to “promote economic integration” in member states. In recent years, it has been working hard to reverse crawl In areas complained by citizens Not benefited from rich natural resourcesEssence
Since then, the group has gradually become the highest political authority in the region, and often cooperates with states to solve domestic challenges from all aspects of political and economic and security.
However, in some parts of West Africa, Ecowas has lost the effectiveness and support of citizens. They believe that this only represents the interests of leaders, not the interests of the public. Wilson Center think tank.
After taking office, the military government of Niger, Maria and Burkina announced that they would leave ECOWAS, and they established their own security partnership, that is, Sahelen Alliance,September.
This is the first time the group exists in the half -century, and its members have withdrawn in this way. Analysts said that this is an unprecedented blow to the organization, and it may threaten to restore democracy and help stable and fragile regions.
ECOWAS said that its members must also treat products and services from three countries/regions in accordance with ECOWAS regulations, and provide full support and cooperation with ECOWAS officials from the country during the mission period.
