London:
Britain mentioned Thursday it was quickly chopping its embassy workers in Niger following a army coup.
“Because of the safety scenario the British Embassy in Niamey is quickly decreasing the variety of its workers,” the overseas workplace mentioned in an announcement.
The US on Wednesday ordered the partial evacuation of diplomatic workers whereas France on Thursday requested the junta to make sure the protection of its mission and diplomatic personnel in Niamey after violent protests exterior its embassy.
The putschists have accused France, Niger’s former colonial ruler, of attempting to intervene militarily within the West African nation.
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