Closure of Nigerien airspace follows ECOWAS ultimatum

The military junta in Niger has announced the closure of the country’s airspace starting today, coinciding with the expiration of the ultimatum given by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for the military to restore constitutional order or face potential military intervention.

According to a statement read by Colonel Amadou Abdaramane on national television, the junta warns that any violation of this measure will be met with a strong and immediate response.

“In response to the perceived threat of intervention from a neighboring country, Niger’s airspace is closed from August 2nd until further notice. Any attempt to violate the airspace will be met with a strong and immediate response,” as stated in the note read by Abdaramane.

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