Secretary of State Antony Blinken was in Kyiv to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday to signal strong U.S. support for Ukraine. - Early Edition: September 7, 2023 and other stories
Early Edition: September 7, 2023 posted at 09:47:18 UTC by Seán Binder via Just Security Signup to receive the Early Edition in your inbox here . A curated weekday guide to major news and developments over the past 24 hours. Here’s today’s news. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS Gabon’s military junta has ended deposed President Ali Bongo’s house arrest due to “his state of health.” “He may, if he wishes, travel abroad for medical check-ups,” a junta spokesperson said. The coup occurred on Aug. 30. Paul Njie reports for BBC News . The Biden administration has yet to designate the military takeover in Niger in late July as a coup. The administration is reluctant because the United States would have to stop all economic and military aid to Niger if officially designated a coup. As Russia encroaches, the United States is eager to maintain its hold in the region. Michael Crowley reports for the New York Times . An E.U. court yesterday dismissed a case brought by a migrant family alleging
