Niger Calls For Mass Mobilisation Amid Trheats From The Ecowas Bloc To Invade

 

The Guardian: Niger coup backers call for mass mobilisation amid military threat from regional bloc 

As Ecowas chiefs prepare to meet to discuss possible action against junta, civic group says ‘we need to be ready’ Supporters of the Nigerien junta are calling for the mass mobilisation of citizens against the threat of military action by a west African regional bloc that is calling for the restoration of the country’s deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum. 

With a delayed meeting of military chiefs of staff of the Ecowas bloc scheduled to take place later this week, regional tensions over the July coup against Bazoum appeared to be deepening, despite the junta’s efforts to suggest they were open to talks.  

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WNU Editor: There has been a deadly clash between Niger forces and rebel groups near the border of Mali/Burkina Faso .... More than a dozen Niger soldiers killed in attack near Mali border (Al Jazeera). More here .... Niger: at least 17 soldiers killed in an attack near Mali (AFP).  

Update: U.S. is being asked by some Ecowas governments about the potential of American intervention in Niger coup (video below). 

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