Due to rising violence, the French government has ordered the evacuation of its people and other Europeans from Niger.
The declaration follows attacks on the French embassy and an ongoing airspace restriction, which has rendered French nationals unable to escape on their own.
A statement released by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs read, “Given the situation in Niamey, the violence that took place against our embassy the day before yesterday and the closure of airspace which leaves our compatriots without the possibility of leaving the country by their own means, France is preparing the evacuation of its nationals and European nationals wishing to leave the country.”
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France has immediately suspended all development funding and fiscal support to Niger in response to the upheaval, urging a quick return to constitutional order under President Mohamed Bazoum.
However, the fate of the 1,500 French soldiers stationed in Niger remains unknown.
Many Nigeriens, notably supporters of the recent coup, are denouncing French dominance, as seen by attacks on the French embassy and widespread anti-France sentiment.
Some protesters hoisted Russian flags, but it is unclear whether Russia is involved in the issue. This pattern has been seen in numerous recent West African coups.
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