U.S. declares the ousting of Niger's president a coup and suspends military aid and training

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : Senior administration officials told reporters that the U.S. was taking action after exhausting all avenues to preserve constitutional order in the West African nation, including urging the military leaders to restore civilian rule within four months in compliance with the constitution.
55% : Any resumption of suspended assistance will require action by the CNSP to usher in democratic rule in a quick and credible timeframe and the release of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum who's been under house arrest with his wife and son since July, the administration officials said.
46% : Under U.S. law, a formal determination of a coup - the unconstitutional overthrow of a democratically elected government - typically results in a suspension of all non-humanitarian assistance, particularly military aid and cooperation, to the country concerned.

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