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In Photos: Pope Francis calls for peaceful end to the Niger crisis
Updated On: 21 August, 2023 11:11 AM IST | ronak mastakar
Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)
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Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)
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The pontiff told the faithful in St. Peter`s Square that he is following events with concern, joining an appeal "for peace in the country and stability in the Sahel region"
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He called on the international community "to find a peaceful solution as soon as possible, for the good of all"
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Mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger`s democratically elected president last month, and have quickly entrenched themselves in power, rebuffing most dialogue efforts
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President Mohamed Bazoum, his wife and son have been kept under house arrest in the capital
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Talks this weekend between Niger`s new military regime and a delegation from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, have reportedly yielded little progress
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