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Niger's Junta Closes Airspace as ECOWAS Ultimatum Passes

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  • Niger's Junta Closes Airspace as ECOWAS Ultimatum Passes
  • August 7, 2023
  • Niger’s junta closed the country’s airspace and accused foreign powers of preparing an attack, as the seven-day ultimatum imposed by the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, expired on Sunday. In a televised address, coup spokesperson, Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane said "The National Council for the Safeguard of the Country is launching a vibrant appeal to its youth, the noble sons and daughters of our country, that they be ready to defend our country." Meanwhile, neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso — both run by juntas — have said intervention would be a “declaration of war” against them, too. On Monday, ECOWAS announced it would hold an extraordinary summit to discuss Niger on Thursday in Abuja, Nigeria,
  • Category Videos
  • Content Type Package
  • Language English
  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Topic Tags France, Junta, Niger, Russia, Wagner, Africa, VOA Africa, President Mohamed Bazoum, Abdourahamane Tchiani
  • Network VOA
  • Expiration Date September 6, 2023 10:40 EDT
  • Embargo Date August 7, 2023 10:44 EDT
  • Byline Associated Press
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - Africa
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