UN supports decision of West African countries over Niger

The UN continues to support the West African Union and the African Union in resolving the conflict in Niger, UN Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, told journalists, Report informs.

He noted that the UN special representative is in contact with all parties.

Earlier, the President of the Republic of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara, said that the leaders of the ECOWAS member states agreed to start a military operation in Niger as soon as possible.