The coup leaders in Niger, who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in July, closed airspace on Sunday against the background of the ultimatum of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and citing the threat of military intervention.
"Faced with the threat of intervention, which is becoming clearer through the preparation of neighboring countries, Niger's airspace is closed from this day on Sunday... for all aircraft until further notice," AFP quoted the rebels' statement.
