Niger police continue to surround the French embassy

  The police in Niger continue to surround the buildings of the French embassy in Niamey, while the Military Council that governs the country took the decision to ban the activities of international and non-governmental organizations. The French embassy in Niger is under strict security measures after the decision of the Military Council to expel the French ambassador and his family in the country. The French army has warned against any action that would be harmful to the country's soldiers or diplomats in Niger. At the same time, the military regime in Niger has announced the suspension of all activities of international and non-governmental organizations, as well as United Nations organizations in military "operational areas" due to "security issues."

For many years, Niger has been facing conflicts by armed groups in the southwestern regions near the borders of Burkina Faso and Mali, and in the southeastern regions near the Lake Chad basin and the border with Nigeria. The soldiers who ousted President Mohamed Bazoum cited the "deteriorating security situation" as one of the reasons that justified their coup. It will be remembered that, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, (National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, CNSP) which was created recently by the leaders of the military revolution in Niger, has asked France to ensure that by September 3, it has removed the forces of his army in the country. On July 26, 2023, Niger's presidential bodyguards staged a coup against the country's president, Mohamed Bazoum; and the head of the guards, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, announced himself as the new leader of the country and the head of the transitional council.