West Africa: Experts Doubt Ecowas Easing Sanctions On Juntas Will Have Impact

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- The decision by West African regional bloc ECOWAS to suspend sanctions against Niger and to ease sanctions on Mali and Guinea has been mostly welcomed by regional political analysts. ECOWAS said its decision, announced Saturday, was based on humanitarian grounds and will pave the way for talks with the three countries' military juntas. But some analysts are skeptical the decision will have much effect.