The military has been holding Niger's elected president, Bazoum, since Wednesday in the third attempt to depose a Sahelian leader in as many years
The formidable presidential guard's commander, General Abdourahmane Tiani, has declared himself the leader
The 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc asked on Sunday that Bazoum be reinstated within a week at an emergency conference held in Nigeria
In a statement, it warned that "Such measures may include the use of force for this effect," and that the ECOWAS defence chiefs would convene later on Sunday
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