Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action

2023-08-12 01:52

Protesters gather in Niamey after a West African bloc approve intervention against coup leaders.

Military action against coup leaders in Niger would lead to a "protracted confrontation", Russia has warned.

On Friday, the West African bloc Ecowas approved a "standby force" in response to the military takeover in Niger, and Ivory Coast's president said it could be deployed "as soon as possible...