Catherine Colonna, France’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, is confident that the country’s Ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, can safely resume her duties despite the rebels’ demands. This has been reported TASS.
“The French Ambassador is our authorized representative before the legitimate authorities of Niger and has the necessary accreditation. “We are confident that Colonna can withstand the pressure of the rebels in a safe environment,” he said.
Previously reportedNiger’s capital, Niamey, said the court decided to cancel the accreditation and expel French Ambassador Sylvain Itte from the country. The publication states that this decision was made because the man was no longer a diplomat and did not have a permanent residence permit in Niger. According to the agency, the case against the diplomatic mission employee was filed by the Niger authorities.
Before reportedIt was stated that the army that carried out the coup in Niger demanded the withdrawal of all French troops from the country by September 3. The representative of the “National Council for the Defense of the Fatherland” said that the 30-day deadline for the withdrawal of French troops from Niger expires on September 3 and that French soldiers must leave the country completely before this date. Supporters of the new government will hold an indefinite protest against the presence of French troops in Niger until the end of the week, the channel has learned.
Former leader of the rebels Mass bloodshed is predicted Niger is under foreign intervention.