ECOWAS Condemns Benin Coup Attempt, Vows Support for Government
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has strongly condemned the attempted coup in Benin, where a small group of individuals claimed to have removed the president and dissolved state institutions. The coup attempt was quickly thwarted, with the regular army regaining control.
ECOWAS commended the government and republican army for stabilizing the situation and urged full respect for Benin's constitution. The regional body warned that leaders involved in the coup attempt would be held responsible for any loss of life or property.
ECOWAS pledged support to the government and people of Benin, including the potential deployment of a regional standby force to defend the country's constitution and territorial integrity.
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