Coup: War Against Niger Is Injustice - Kano Protesters

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Kano on Saturday to oppose the use of force to resolve the Nigerien coup crisis.

The pro-Niger coup protesters, who were mostly young people, carried placards with messages such as "Nigeriens are our brothers" and "War against Niger is injustice." They also chanted slogans against the ECOWAS decision to put its military forces on standby. The protesters said they were concerned about the potential for civilian casualties if ECOWAS troops were to invade Niger. They also argued that the coup was a domestic issue that should be resolved by the Nigerien people themselves. The protest in Kano is the latest in a series of demonstrations against the use of force in Niger. In recent days, there have also been protests in other Nigerian cities, as well as in Niger itself. The ECOWAS decision to put its military forces on standby has been met with mixed reactions. Some people believe that it is a necessary step to prevent the coup from escalating into a wider conflict. Others, however, argue that it is a dangerous escalation that could lead to a humanitarian crisis. The situation in Niger remains fluid and unpredictable. It is unclear what the next steps will be, but it is likely that the protests in Kano and elsewhere will continue.