The military governments of Burkina Faso and Mali have warned that any military intervention against last week’s coup leaders in Niger would be considered a "declaration of war" against their nations.
Niger’s Neighbours issued the warning in joint statements read out on their national broadcasters, just days after West African leaders threatened to use force to reinstate Niger’s deposed President Mohamed Bazoum.
"Any military intervention against Niger would be tantamount to a declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali," they warned, adding that such a move could result in "disastrous consequences" that "could destabilize the entire region".
The Burkinabe and Malian military authorities also said that they "refuse to apply" the "illegal, illegitimate and inhumane sanctions against the people and authorities of Niger".
Niger is the third country in Africa's Sahel region to be shaken by a military coup in less than three years.
It has followed Mali and Burkina Faso.
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