The Economic Community of West African States has warned the Niger junta to release President Mohamed Bazoum who has been held
The bloc’s reputation has been at stake since the recent string of coups eroded democracy in the region, raising doubts over its sway as junta leaders have clung to power.
An ECOWAS delegation, the second time arrived Niger Republic on August 19 for a final diplomatic push before deciding on military intervention against the junta. However, the head of the military junta in Niger, General Abdourahamane Tiani, said he would relinquish power within three years and warned that any intervention by foreign forces would not be a walk in the park.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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