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The military in Niger overthrew the country’s democratically elected president in late July.
Intervene
Leaders of the military overthrow announced they will prosecute ousted President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason. A group of West African economic leaders say they have a standby military force that could intervene to restore power to Bazoum.
In this case, intervene means to interfere in events or issues in another nation, especially to cause or prevent an action.
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