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The standing order of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS with French backing for military intervention in the Niger Republic following the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has provoked protests in Kano.

In the Video sighted by The New Diplomat some residents were seen dragging France’s national flag on the floor, while others were seen with Nigeria and Niger flags above their head to show their solidarity for Niger Republic.

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