The leaders of ECOWAS have directed immediate activation of the use of force against the Niger Republic military junta.
The resolution by ECOWAS leaders was reached at the Extra-ordinary Summit on Political situation in Niger Republic held on Thursday, August 10.
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The leaders also called on the African Union (AU) countries and institutions to support the resolution of ECOWAS.
The bloc said that all efforts made to dialogue with the military junta have been defiantly rejected by coup leaders as they condemn continuous detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family members.
President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani and his Burundian counterpart, Everiste Ndayishimiye attended second ECOWAS extra-ordinary summit on Niger Republic on invitation of their colleagues.
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