West African leaders hold summit on Niger as junta declares new government
Following the military coup in Niger and the detention of President Mohamed Bazoum, West African leaders convened for an emergency summit.
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) issued a deadline for Bazoum's reinstatement, raising concerns about potential intervention if the junta refuses.
Tensions have risen as Niger's military rulers reshuffled the government, consolidating power. Worries about the well-being of detained President Bazoum and his family have prompted international disapproval.
Internally, the Council of Resistance for the Republic (CRR) seeks to reinstate Bazoum, adding to the complexity of the crisis. The situation involves political, diplomatic, and humanitarian aspects, with regional and international interests at play.
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