This was declared on Monday August 21 by a commissioner from the regional bloc to the international press. Abdel-Fatau Musah, commissioner for political affairs, peace and security of ECOWAS rejected the proposal made on Saturday by the junta to return power to civilians within a maximum of three years. The West African organization has not yet officially ruled.
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ECOWAS’ rejection of a three-year political transition in Niger becomes clearer
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