<p>The European Union has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect following the military coup there, the EU's senior diplomat said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The coup leaders declared General Abdourahamane Tiani as head of state on Friday, ousting President Mohamed Bazoum.</p>.<p>The EU, the United States and other countries have called for the unconditional release of Bazoum from detention and the restoration of democratic order in the country.</p>.<p><strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/who-is-nigers-new-leader-abdourahamane-tiani-1241745.html">Who is Niger's new leader, Abdourahamane Tiani?</a></strong></p>.<p>"In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended indefinitely with immediate effect," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a statement.</p>.<p>Niger is a major recipient of Western aid and a key partner of the European Union in helping contain irregular migration from sub-Saharan Africa. The EU also has a small number of troops in Niger for a military training mission.</p>.<p>The EU allocated €503 million ($554 million) from its budget to improve governance, education and sustainable growth in Niger over 2021-2024, according to its website.</p>
<p>The European Union has suspended its financial support and cooperation on security with Niger with immediate effect following the military coup there, the EU's senior diplomat said on Saturday.</p>.<p>The coup leaders declared General Abdourahamane Tiani as head of state on Friday, ousting President Mohamed Bazoum.</p>.<p>The EU, the United States and other countries have called for the unconditional release of Bazoum from detention and the restoration of democratic order in the country.</p>.<p><strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/who-is-nigers-new-leader-abdourahamane-tiani-1241745.html">Who is Niger's new leader, Abdourahamane Tiani?</a></strong></p>.<p>"In addition to the immediate cessation of budget support, all cooperation actions in the domain of security are suspended indefinitely with immediate effect," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said in a statement.</p>.<p>Niger is a major recipient of Western aid and a key partner of the European Union in helping contain irregular migration from sub-Saharan Africa. The EU also has a small number of troops in Niger for a military training mission.</p>.<p>The EU allocated €503 million ($554 million) from its budget to improve governance, education and sustainable growth in Niger over 2021-2024, according to its website.</p>