ECOWAS' Stance on the Ongoing Protests in Nigeria

 *Call for Dialogue*: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged protesters in Nigeria to heed President Bola Tinubu's call for dialogue amidst the ongoing demonstrations.
 *Recognition of Right to Peaceful Protest*: ECOWAS recognizes the right of citizens to peaceful protests, as guaranteed by the 2001 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.
 *Concern Over Violence*: ECOWAS has expressed deep concern over the violence that has trailed the protests, resulting in loss of lives and property damage.
 *Meeting of ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff*: ECOWAS Chiefs of Defence Staff are meeting in Abuja to address security issues within the continent.

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