The Republic of Niger in West Africa recently experienced a junta which overthrew the present government lead by democratically elected Mohamed Bazoum. In their defense, many believe the ousted government partook in and aided the inherited control France has over Niger's natural resources and economy. It is a noted fact that the Republic of Niger produces over 70% of the worlds uranium, yet it is the poorest country in the world.

Although the means the junta took to ouust the current government is viewed as illegal, we Young Africans United do not support the action of military intervention in Niger on behalf of ECOWAS. War in the Niger would lead to:

1. A Refugee Crisis at the borders which is shared by 5 neighboring countries, which will displace mainly women and children.
2. Ongoing and further insecurity particularly at the  Nigeria/Niger border whereas Northern Nigeria has continuously undergone an influx of militant activity by Boko Haram.
3. Food crisis, whereas millions who are already experiencing poverty, would be thrown into adverse hunger.
4. Failed economies of West African nations due to the instability of trade and commerce along the closing of Niger borders.
5.  Xenophobia, particularly towards Nigerians living in neighboring Niger, because the President of Nigeria and Chairman of ECOWAS Bola Ahmed Tinubu is recognized for spread heading the ideal of military intervention in Niger.
6. Unmountable death of our brothers and sisters in Niger.

Young Africans United support democratic dialogue which addresses the internal needs of the people of Niger and Frances presence in it's former colonies. It is noted that in this present day, military takeovers have also taken place in former French colonies of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad. No military intervention was ever discussed or executed by ECOWAS in these cases, so why Niger?

• Now is the time to act and send the message to ECOWAS and the African Union that youth in the Diaspora and on the Continent do not support the ideal of war in Niger because of the overtaking of the government by a junta. Instead we support peaceful and democratic dialogue amongst Nigerien citizens and leaders of states which will lead to a governing entity which best represents the interest of the people. Our goal is to reach at least 100,000 petition signatures in saying "NO WAR" in Niger.

Support of this petition includes:

Young Africans United (Nigeria, USA)

G Hip Hop located in Guediwaye, Senegal

The Mali Association of Michigan 

As support grows, we will continue to update the list of supporters speaking against war in Niger.