In Photos: Niger closes airspace as ECOWAS deadline expires

Updated On: 07 August, 2023 11:06 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday (Pics/AFP)

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Niger edged closer to conflict after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) deadline threatening military intervention expired on Sunday (Pics/AFP)

<p>In the wake of an ultimatum from the West African states to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger`s coup leaders have closed the country`s airspace, Al Jazeera reported on Monday</p>

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In the wake of an ultimatum from the West African states to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger`s coup leaders have closed the country`s airspace, Al Jazeera reported on Monday

<p>The move announced late on Sunday, came as tens of thousands of coup supporters gathered at a stadium in Niger`s capital, Niamey, to cheer on the generals who seized power or the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP)</p>

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The move announced late on Sunday, came as tens of thousands of coup supporters gathered at a stadium in Niger`s capital, Niamey, to cheer on the generals who seized power or the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP)

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Amadou Abdramane, a spokesman for the CNSP, cited the threat of military intervention from the ECOWAS for the airspace closure

<p>Abdramane said in a statement read out on national television, that there had been a pre-deployment of forces in two Central African countries in preparation for intervention, but did not give details</p>

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Abdramane said in a statement read out on national television, that there had been a pre-deployment of forces in two Central African countries in preparation for intervention, but did not give details

<p>"In the face of the threat of intervention, which is becoming clearer through the preparation of neighbouring countries, Nigerâ¿¿s airspace is closed from this day on Sunday for all aircraft until further notice," Al Jazeera quoted Abdramane as saying</p>

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"In the face of the threat of intervention, which is becoming clearer through the preparation of neighbouring countries, Nigerâ¿¿s airspace is closed from this day on Sunday for all aircraft until further notice," Al Jazeera quoted Abdramane as saying

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