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Niger coup: Dialogue, don’t go to war, Pope Francis begs ECOWAS leaders

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Pope Francis has called for a diplomatic solution to the political crisis in Niger rather than exchanging bullets.

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TheNewsGuru.com, (TNG) recalls the sub region’s chiefs had declared a ‘D’ Day to unleash its standby troops any moment from now.

The Pope said he would be praying for peace in the West African country following the crisis the July 26 coup d’etat that ousted its democratically elected President.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has enacted sanctions and threatened military action in the country to reinstate the deposed leader if the coup leaders fail to do so.

 

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Pope Francis, while addressing the faithful in St Peter’s Square after his Angelus prayer on Sunday, said, “I am following with concern what is happening in Niger, and join the bishops’ call in favour of peace in the country and stability in the Sahel.

“I join with prayer the efforts of the international community to find a peaceful solution as soon as possible for the good of everyone.”

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