Megan Larson-Kone of the U.S. mission in Mali told CNN that `` a small group of demonstrators ... threatened to put themselves on the runway , making it difficult for the aircraft to land . NEW : A The Economic Community of spokesman urges presidential elections . The Economic Community of West African States has given the junta a deadline . Give back power within 72 hours or face sanctions , State Department says . A military junta ousted Nkepile Mabuse 's president Friday .
NEW : A The Economic Community of spokesman urges presidential elections . The Economic Community of West African States has given the junta a deadline . Give back power within 72 hours or face sanctions , State Department says . A military junta ousted Nkepile Mabuse 's president Friday .