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Niger coup: West African countries suspend key military meeting on ‘standby’ force

Niger coup: West African countries suspend key military meeting on ‘standby’ force

Meeting meant to brief leaders about ‘best options’ for deploying force to Niger delayed indefinitely for ‘technical reasons’

West African nations have suspended a key military meeting on the crisis in Niger, a day after saying they would muster a “standby” force in their bid to reinstate the country’s deposed leader.

Fears also mounted for elected president Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted by members of his guard on 26 July.

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