Thousands gathered in Niger's capital on Sunday to voice their backing for the recent military coup, led by a figure who has cautioned against external involvement while proposing a three-year transition of authority.
Amidst the crowd, rallying cries resonated against former colonial power France and the West African regional coalition ECOWAS. This collective, which contemplates a potential military intervention to reinstate President Mohamed Bazoum should negotiations with the coup leaders falter, faced vocal opposition.
Though the new military leadership in the Sahel state officially proscribed public demonstrations, those espousing support for the coup continue to find leeway. Demonstrators raised placards bearing messages like "Halt the military interference" and "Reject sanctions," referring to the reduction in financial assistance and trade limitations that have been enforced by...
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