U.S. authorities pledge support for ECOWAS's actions and leadership in Niger
The U.S. authorities support the actions of the Economic Community of West African States regarding the situation in Niger. This, according to TASS, was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. According to him, the community plays a leading role in conveying the need for Niger to return to constitutional order. Earlier, Blinken said that the rebels in Niger will be responsible for the fate of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. It was also reported that ECOWAS supports the early start of a military intervention operation.