ECOWAS backs down on threat of military action against Niger junta amid coup

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After earlier threatening military action against the junta that took over Niger’s government and kidnapped its president in July — and subsequently being ignored by said group — the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is backing down. • On Wednesday, Ajuri Ngelale, spokesperson for the Nigerian president, said ECOWAS would “prefer a resolution that (is) obtained through diplomatic means,” adding that the bloc would hold a summit to calculate its next course of action on Thursday. • Experts argue that ECOWAS needs to negotiate in order to restore Niger’s democracy, or else they will continue to hurt Nigeriens. Global News' Nathaniel Dove has the latest • For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca • Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc • Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ • Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt • Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB • #GlobalNews #Niger #ECOWAS

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