The Economic Community of West African States has enforced a no-flight zone over the country.
The regional body has agreed on immediate financial sanctions over the coup and has given the junta a week to cede power while noting that a use of force has not been ruled out.
ECOWAS also insisted that President Mohamed Bazoum remains recognized as president of Niger and called upon member states and the international community to uphold and respect this decision, to help restore peace and stability in the republic.