Niger's main opposition leader, Mahamadou Issoufou, the runner-up to Tandja in elections in 1999 and 2004, was briefly detained on Tuesday after calling for the military to disobey orders.
Uhhhh, that's almost exactly what Zelaya did. Slightly different actions but it's a different country.
Is Zer0 still snorting coke or what?
Here is the AP take
White House: Niger’s actions worrisome
5 hours ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it’s worried about Niger President Mamadou Tandja’s decision to dissolve his nation’s top court in an apparent effort to extend power.
White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a statement Wednesday that the United States is concerned about Tandja’s attempt to hold onto his office despite term limits. Gibbs says the actions undermine the African nation’s progress toward good governance.
Tandja is trying to stay in power after he finishes his second, five-year term in December. Security forces arrested Tandja’s main opposition leader on Tuesday.
Gibbs says the White House is pleased the African Union has sent a delegation and will continue to monitor the situation.