Pressure mounts on Niger's coup leaders as deadline set by ECOWAS approaches
epa10787262 Security forces stand guard at a roundabout leading to Niamey, Niger, 05 August 2023 (issued 06 August 2023). Junta leaders in Niger face a 06 August deadline set by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to release and reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, or face a possible military intervention. On 26 July General Abdourahamane Tchiani declared himself the new leader of Niger after mutinous soldiers led a coup against democratically elected President Bazoum. EPA/ISSIFOU DJIBO -- BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE
