British authorities expelled embassy staff from Niger. This was reported by the UK Foreign Office, reports TASS.
“We have temporarily removed all our British staff from Niger and our embassy is working remotely. Limited consular assistance will continue to be provided as usual by the British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos.
The British Foreign Office also noted that people can only act within the country under their own responsibility.
According to the information provided by the US Department of State, on 3 August started Evacuation of non-essential staff and family members of embassy staff from Niger. The decision was made because local security forces placed President Mohammed Bazum under house arrest.
Despite the partial evacuation of staff from the US embassy in Washington, Niger, the US State Department prior to this save looks forward to the diplomatic mission and the arrival of a new ambassador to Niamey.
On August 1, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced that after France, the country also announced About the evacuation of Italian citizens from Niger. According to him, the Italian government is organizing a special flight for its citizens.
Former President of Niger Mohammed Bazum and his wife delayed own safety.