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ECOWAS Bloc Threatens Military Action as U.S. and Niger Work to Find Peaceful Solution to Coup Crisis

U.S. officials met with the top Nigerien general involved in the recent military coup in Niger on Monday, but were unable to guarantee the safety of President Mohamed Bazoum. The ECOWAS bloc has threatened to use military force, but is hoping to find a peaceful solution to the crisis through diplomacy. The U.S. and Niger are continuing to work together to resolve the situation.