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Niger’s military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country. ECOWAS has approved the deployment of a “standby force to restore constitutional order” in Niger as soon as possible, but says it remains committed to finding a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).