Niger Junta Accuses UN Chief of Obstructing General Assembly Participation

The military junta in Niger has accused UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of obstructing their participation in the UN General Assembly, claiming it undermines efforts to resolve the country's crisis. The coup leaders criticized Guterres for not allowing their chosen representative to attend the assembly, while the overthrown government also applied to represent Niger. The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson clarified that the matter would be decided by the Credentials Committee of the General Assembly. Niger, one of the world's poorest nations, has faced international concerns over the Sahel region's stability since the coup.