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EU Views as 'Provocation' Rebels' Decision to Expel French Ambassador From Niger, EEAS Says
EU Views as 'Provocation' Rebels' Decision to Expel French Ambassador From Niger, EEAS Says
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In the wake of anti-French sentiment in Niger following the military coup at the end of July, the Foreign Ministry of Niger on Friday decided on Friday to... 29.08.2023, Sputnik Africa
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The European Union (EU) considers the Nigerien coup leaders' decision to order French Ambassador Sylvain Itte out of the country a "provocation" that does not contribute to a diplomatic settlement of the crisis in Niger, the European External Action Service (EEAS) said.The EU will never recognize the rebels' government in Niger, the statement also read.Earlier, on Friday, Paris said that it had taken note of Niger's request to the ambassador to leave the country, but believes that the rebels have no authority to make such decisions. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Itte would remain in Niger despite the rebels' demands.On July 26, Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. France condemned the coup, supporting "the legitimate government" of its former colony. The rebels, on their part, halted gold and uranium exports to France, blocked French media and denounced several military pacts with Paris. In addition, they demanded in mid-August that the French forces leave the country by early September. Mass rallies demanding the complete withdrawal of French troops from Niger have been taking place in the country ever since the coup.
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EU Views as 'Provocation' Rebels' Decision to Expel French Ambassador From Niger, EEAS Says
In the wake of anti-French sentiment in Niger following the military coup at the end of July, the Foreign Ministry of Niger on Friday decided on Friday to deprive French ambassador Itte of agreement and ask him to leave the country within 48 hours.
The European Union (EU) considers the Nigerien coup leaders' decision to order French Ambassador Sylvain Itte out of the country a "provocation" that does not contribute to a diplomatic settlement of the crisis in Niger, the European External Action Service (EEAS) said.
"The putchists' decision to order France's ambassador out of the country is a new provocation that will not contribute to finding a diplomatic settlement of the current crisis. The European Union expresses its full support for France's ambassador," the EEAS said in a statement.
The EU will never recognize the rebels' government in Niger, the statement also read.
Earlier, on Friday, Paris said that it
had taken note of Niger's request to the ambassador to leave the country, but believes that the rebels have no authority to make such decisions. French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that Itte would remain in Niger despite the rebels' demands.
On July 26, Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted and detained by his own guard, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani. France condemned the coup, supporting "the legitimate government" of its former colony.
The rebels, on their part, halted
gold and uranium exports to France,
blocked French media and denounced several military pacts with Paris. In addition, they demanded in mid-August that the French forces leave the country by early September.
Mass rallies
demanding the complete withdrawal of French troops from Niger have been taking place in the country ever since the coup.
