While countries in West Africa have threatened to restore order in Niger with foreign armed forces, Pope Francis is calling for a peaceful solution.
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." He called on the international community"to find a peaceful solution as soon as possible, for the good of all."Mutinous soldiers
overthrew Niger's democratically elected president last month, and have quickly entrenched themselves in power, rebuffing most dialogue efforts. President Mohamed Bazoum, his wife and son have been kept under house arrest in the capital. 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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