This was made known on Tuesday in a statement released by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Following the military takeover of the government of the Republic of Niger, the French government, Italy and other Western countries have announced that they will commence evacuation of their nationals in the West African country on Tuesday (today).
This was made known on Tuesday in a statement released by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
The statement noted that “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.
“This evacuation will begin today.”
The French Foreign Ministry further said that it would remove French and European citizens from Niger due to the “situation in Niamey,” where pro-military supporters reportedly attacked the French Embassy to demonstrate against the country’s post-colonial influence in Niger.
The ministry therefore instructed French citizens wishing to be evacuated to bring food and water with them while they wait before boarding.
France and the European Union have cut off financial aid to Niger following the coup.
