At the same time, Durmaz thinks it's unlikely France would use the junta's moves against the ambassador as a reason to launch a military intervention backed by ECOWAS troops.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/nigers-military-regime-orders-police-expel-french-ambassador-102829340

Days after mutinous soldiers ousted Niger's democratically elected president, uncertainty is mounting about the country's future and some are calling out the junta's reasons for seizing control.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/regional-global-powers-decry-nigers-coup-countrys-future-101846403

Malaysia, a vocal critic of the junta, urged ASEAN to strongly condemn the junta's actions, including violence.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/us-world/asean-struggles-for-unity-on-myanmar-conflict/article_d17304fa-65f8-54f1-bf6f-661d9e0e0629.html

The new junta's leaders have not said whether they intend to ally themselves with Moscow or stick with Niger's Western partners.

Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/regional-global-powers-decry-nigers-coup-countrys-future-101846403