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ECOWAS gives Niger junta one week to cede power, threatens use of force

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders are seen during a crisis summit in Nigeria's capital of Abuja on July 30, 2023 following the coup in neighbouring Niger. © Kola Sulaimon, AFP

West African leaders on Sunday gave the military junta in Niger one week to cede power, warning they did not rule out the "use of force", and imposed immediate financial sanctions.

The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) demanded the "immediate release and reinstatement" of elected President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held by the military since Wednesday.

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