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In Photos: Pope Francis calls for peaceful end to the Niger crisis

Updated On: 21 August, 2023 11:11 AM IST | ronak mastakar

Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)

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Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)

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Pope Francis expressed hope Sunday for a peaceful solution to the crisis in Niger following the military coup in the West African nation (Pics/AFP)
<p>The pontiff told the faithful in St. Peter`s Square that he is following events with concern, joining an appeal "for peace in the country and stability in the Sahel region"&nbsp;</p>

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The pontiff told the faithful in St. Peter`s Square that he is following events with concern, joining an appeal "for peace in the country and stability in the Sahel region" 

<p>He called on the international community "to find a peaceful solution as soon as possible, for the good of all"</p>

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He called on the international community "to find a peaceful solution as soon as possible, for the good of all"

<p>Mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger`s democratically elected president last month, and have quickly entrenched themselves in power, rebuffing most dialogue efforts</p>

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Mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger`s democratically elected president last month, and have quickly entrenched themselves in power, rebuffing most dialogue efforts

<p>President Mohamed Bazoum, his wife and son have been kept under house arrest in the capital</p>

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President Mohamed Bazoum, his wife and son have been kept under house arrest in the capital

<p>Talks this weekend between Niger`s new military regime and a delegation from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, have reportedly yielded little progress</p>

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Talks this weekend between Niger`s new military regime and a delegation from the West African regional bloc, ECOWAS, have reportedly yielded little progress

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