Peace & Justice

By Kwame Okyere Darko Bekoe

The GDAAR Foundation isn’t just another non-profit organization. It’s a beacon of hope, a bridge between the Ghanaian, Global diaspora and their ancestral homeland, and a driving force for positive change in Ghana. Our work is multifaceted, touching on crucial aspects of life like environmental protection, quality education, peace and justice, advocacy, and social intervention. But to continue this vital work, the GDAAR Foundation needs your support.

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By Kwame Okyere Darko

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has proposed sending a standby force to Niger to reinstate the democratically elected President, Mohamed Bazoum. The proposal has been met with mixed reactions, with some Nigerien diasporas strongly opposing it.

The diasporas argue that a military invasion would only further destabilize the country and could lead to a civil war. They also point out that the coup leaders have already promised to hold elections, so there is no need for foreign intervention.

The GDAAR, a Ghanaian Diaspora human rights organization, has also come out against the proposed invasion. The GDAAR argues that it would violate Niger’s sovereignty and could lead to human rights abuses.

The ECOWAS proposal is based on the assumption that the coup leaders are illegitimate and that their overthrow is necessary to restore democracy in Niger. However, the diasporas and the GDAAR argue that this assumption is false. They point out that the coup leaders have the support of a significant portion of the population, and that they have promised to hold elections.

In addition, the diasporas and the GDAAR argue that a military invasion would be counterproductive. They believe that it would only further alienate the coup leaders and make it more difficult to achieve a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

The ECOWAS proposal is a serious one, and it is important to consider all of the potential consequences before making a decision. The diasporas and the GDAAR have raised some important concerns, and their voices should be heard.

Here are some of the specific reasons why the diasporas and the GDAAR oppose the proposed military invasion:

It would violate Niger’s sovereignty.
It could lead to a civil war.
It could lead to human rights abuses.
It is not necessary to restore democracy in Niger.
It would be counterproductive.

The diasporas and the GDAAR are calling on ECOWAS to reconsider its proposal and to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger. They believe that a military invasion would only make things worse.

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