Burkina Faso and Mali announce any possible military intervention in Niger to be treated as a 'declaration of war'
Military-led governments of Burkina Faso and Mali forewarn that any military aggression against Niger to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum will be viewed as a "declaration of war"General Abdourahmane Tiani, who was declared as the new head of state of Niger by leaders of a coup, arrives to meet with ministers in Niamey, Niger July 28, 2023 / Photo: Reuters
They added the use of military force could lead to"disastrous consequences" and would potentially"destabilise” the whole region. Statements from Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea’s came as Niger’s military has reportedly tightened its grip on power by detaining former officials from the previous administration.
On Sunday amid an emergency summit, the ECOWAS, an economic bloc of West African states pushed for Bazoum to be restored to power in a week’s time.
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