ECOWAS' failure to adopt exemptions to Niger sanctions puts lives of millions of Nigeriens at risk

International NGOs in Niger are expressing deep disappointment in the lack of humanitarian exemptions made by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in the sanctions regime in Niger. Humanitarian exemptions would alleviate the suffering of more than 4.3 million Nigeriens in urgent need of humanitarian aid, for whom the impacts are worsening by the day. The border between Benin and Niger remains closed to humanitarian aid and we call for its urgent reopening.

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