Niger junta rejects demands to reinstate president as West Africa weighs military intervention
- President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup and has been detained along with top officials.
- ECOWAS issued warnings and set a deadline for the junta to step down, but they have refused.
- Junta leader proposed 3 year transition, claimed Niger does not want war, and called for lifting of sanctions.
- West Africa bloc is weighing a military intervention but still pursuing diplomacy.
- Russia's alleged presence has complicated the crisis amid a volatile regional security situation.














































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































