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Niger junta defies ECOWAS and International Community pressure

Trucks carrying goods are stranded at the border between Nigeria and Niger in Jibia, Nigeria, on Aug 7, 2023. [AP Photo]

It's been three days since coup leaders in Niger ignored a deadline by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to return Niger to civilian rule or face serious repercussions, including the possible use of force.

On Tuesday, the coup leaders refused entry to a joint delegation from African countries and the United Nations ahead of yet another meeting by ECOWAS on Thursday to decide what to do next.

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