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Financial Times: Blinken backs West African efforts to restore Niger’s constitutional order
US secretary of state’s comments come after his deputy was denied a meeting with the leader of last month’s coup
US secretary of state Antony Blinken said Washington supported West African efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger, whose neighbours have threatened military action unless the new ruling junta reverses last month’s coup.
Niger’s democratically elected president Mohamed Bazoum was deposed last month by the head of his own presidential guard, General Omar Tchiani, the latest coup in a volatile region that removed one of its few pro-western leaders.
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WNU Editor: There is a growing understanding that ECOWAS is not ready to military intervene …. Analysis: Nigeria ‘cannot afford’ ECOWAS military intervention in Niger (France 24).
More News On The Crisis In Niger
Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability – Antony Blinken — BBC
Niger Junta Rebuffs Diplomatic Overtures Backed by US, UN — Reuters
US says it has ‘direct contact’ with Niger’s coup leaders but the conversations are ‘difficult’ — ABC News
West African Leaders Will Meet Thursday After Niger’s Junta Defies Key Deadline and Shuts Airspace — AP
ECOWAS calls for second emergency summit to discuss Niger coup — Al Jazeera