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African Union Says No to Force in Niger, Boosting Military Junta: Report (themessenger.com)

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[–] Nagarjuna@hexbear.net 5 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Oh thank God. This is a huge break for anti colonial movements in Africa

[–] JohnBrownsBussy2@hexbear.net 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I think Nigeria could still invade (and drag ECOWAS with it), but hopefully that helps take the wind out of its sails.

[–] modulus@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

At least it doesn't sound like they will have much diplomatic cover to do it. Such an invasion would very simply be a violation of, shall we say it, the rules-based international order(tm).

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