The French Embassy in Niger announced the evacuation of citizens from the country soon. This was reported by Agence France Presse with reference to the diplomatic mission.
In the face of the deteriorating security situation in Niger, an air evacuation operation is being prepared from Niamey, where there has been relative calm, according to the embassy. The evacuation will take place as soon as possible.
The military, who staged a coup in Niger, accused France of intending to launch a military operation to free President Mohamed Bazum.
In the capital there is an air base of France - about 1.5 thousand soldiers. Also in the country there are military units of Germany, Italy, the United States. The number of American troops is a thousand people.
Recall that Foreign Minister Colonna said that France is not preparing a military intervention in Niger.