The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ordered the immediate reactivation of its standby force to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic, where a coup on 26 July ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
The resolution partly reads: “Direct the committee of the Chief of Defence Staff to activate the ECOWAS standby force with all its elements immediately.
“Underscore its continued commitment to the restoration of constitutional order through peaceful means.
ECOWAS said all efforts made to dialogue with Niger Republic military junta have been defiantly rejected by coup leaders as they condemn the continuous detention of President Mohamed Bazoum and his family members.
Meanwhile, the junta has threatened to kill deposed President Mohamed Bazoum if neighboring countries attempted any military intervention to restore his rule.