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West African bloc sends delegation to Niger, says force is ‘last resort’

Supporters of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum gather to show their support for him in Niamey on July 26, 2023 [AFP]

West African regional bloc ECOWAS sent a delegation to Niger on Wednesday to negotiate with the military officers who seized power in last week’s coup, while regional defence chiefs began a two-day meeting in neighbouring Nigeria.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has imposed sanctions on Niger and said it could authorise the use of force if the coup leaders do not reinstate elected President Mohamed Bazoum within a week from last Sunday.

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