The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries have declared that they are ready to take action if the deal in Niger fails. Agency reports Reutersrefer to a representative of the organization.
ECOWAS noted that the constitutional order in the country will be restored at any cost.
“ECOWAS forces are ready to respond if all other efforts fail,” the spokesperson said.
According to him, “if things come to conflict” the bloc will have to send its military contingent to Niger.
At the same time, ECOWAS still hopes for a diplomatic resolution of the current situation. The representative of the bloc believes that the rebels only claim to be ready for negotiations, and also seek reasons to justify their actions.
Before that, the Economic Community of West African States, revenues To mobilize a rapid reaction force to restore constitutional order in Niger.
Former leader of the rebels estimated “Massacre and chaos” under foreign intervention in Niger.