France Evacuates Citizens From Niger After Pro-Putin Protests At Embassy; U.S. Monitors Closely
Published on Aug 02, 2023 11:32 am IST
France and other western nations like Spain and Italy have started evacuating their citizens as Niger crisis worsens. Over 1,000 nationals from several European countries are being asked to return following attack on French embassy on Sunday, where protesters waved Russian flags and raised slogans like "Long Live Putin and Down With France." Emmanuel Macron fears attacks on French nationals in the African nation. This comes as three other West African nations announced their backing for the military coup in Niger. Watch for more details.
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