The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reaffirmed its position supporting a diplomatic resolution of the situation in Niger. This was reported by the Niger Press Agency. TASS.
The ECOWAS Parliament announced its position in a meeting with Community Commission Chairman Omar Turey in the Nigerian capital city of Abuja.
According to the agency, Omar Touray was part of a delegation that visited Niger last week to meet with rebel leaders and find a political solution to the crisis.
August 22 reportedNigeria’s former president Abdulsalami Abubakar, who led the ECOWAS mission, reportedly met with rebel leaders in Niger. Describing the meeting as “very productive”, Abubakar expressed his hope that the crisis in the country would be resolved through diplomacy.
Previously reportedThat ECOWAS will not negotiate with the rebels in Niger.
Former leader of the rebels estimated Mass blood was shed in Niger with foreign intervention.