that s an empty threat, and that s something that tells future coups that you can carry out a coup d etat and nothing happen. on the other hand, president bazoum expects to be rescued from this situation. i want to read a section where he says, i m not out of ne. i call on the u.s. governmt community to help us restore our constitutional order. fighting for our sred values, including democratic polarism and respect for the rule of law is the only wato make sure sustainable progress against poverty and terrorism. and president bazoum said the nigerian people will never forget your support at this pivotal moment in our history. so we re waiting to hear from today if the economic community of west african states will go ahead and militarily convene, or find some other way to extend the deadline here, linda. and of course, larry, niger is a former french colony. the coup leaders have suspended french-funded international news outlets. they ve also evacuated several military agreements.