UN Condemns Military Coup in Benin Republic After Nigeria's Airstrikes

The UN reacts to the military coup in Benin Republic after Nigeria's involvement, expressing deep worry over the unconstitutional seizure of power by the military. UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for the protection of democratic institutions and warns against destabilizing the region.

President Patric Talon's government successfully crushed the coup attempt, with support from loyal security forces. The incident adds to a series of recent coup attempts in West Africa, raising concerns about democratic backsliding in the region.