Why A Coup in Niger Is So Dangerous | EWTN News Nightly

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Niger’s mutinous soldiers continue to hold President Mohamad Bazoum captive and close the country’s airspace after ECOWAS, the West African regional bloc, threatens a military intervention. Bazoum remains a pro-western leader in the Segal region, plagued with increasing violent coups, jihadist extremism, and Russian influence. Now, Niger’s insurgents have reached out to Russia’s Wagner mercenary group for assistance, severing ties with France, its former colonizer. Neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso, having both seen similar military takeovers, claim any intervention in Niger would also mark a “declaration of war” against them. Brett Bruen, President of the Global Situation Room and a former US Diplomat, joins us to discuss this developing conflict further. Given that the deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate President Bazoum has passed, he breaks down his expectations for the reaction of coup leaders, surrounding nations, and citizens in the coming weeks. He also provides insight into the potential role of the US in this conflict. Don't miss out on the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Get EWTN News Nightly delivered to your email: https://ewtn.com/enn EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf