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France to evacuate citizens from Niger

Supporters of coup leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani march in Niamey, Niger, July 30, 2023. [File, VOA]

France said it would start an evacuation effort Tuesday from Niger for its citizens and citizens of other European nations, nearly a week after a military junta seized power.

France's foreign ministry said in a statement the decision to carry out the evacuations was prompted by violence against the French Embassy in Niamey and the closure of Niger's airspace. The ministry said French citizens were left unable to leave the country on their own.

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