French President Emmanuel Macron says that the ambassador stationed in Niger will remain there despite the junta’s ultimatum.
On Friday, French ambassador Sylvain Itte was ordered by Niger’s military junta to leave the country within 48 hours.
The French ambassador refused to meet with the military officers who overthrew the government of President Muhammad Bazoum, after which he was ordered to leave the country.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Niger says that the actions of the French government are against our interests.
Today, local authorities suspended water and electricity supply to the French Embassy in Niamey.
There are 20 diplomats including the ambassador in the embassy, the military and police officials have also threatened to forcibly evict the diplomats.
Today, French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at a conference of ambassadors held in Paris, said that in recent months, France and its diplomats have faced serious difficulties in some countries, including Sudan and Niger. Participated virtually.
France has condemned the coup d’état and refused to recognize the military government.
It should be remembered that Niger was a French colony for some decades of the 20th century.
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