Many European countries prepare to evacuate citizens from Niger

On August 2, many European countries announced that they were preparing to evacuate their citizens from Niger due to the coup in the West African country. However, both the European Union (EU) and the United States said that there were no official plans to evacuate their citizens.

Niger security forces disperse pro-coup protesters gathered outside the French Embassy. (Photo: Reuters)

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said Paris was ready to evacuate hundreds of French citizens and citizens of several other European countries. However, France has no plans to withdraw the 1,500 troops stationed in Niger.

Earlier, Spain and Italy announced that they were preparing flights to bring their citizens home. Germany also urged its citizens to return home via French evacuation flights.

However, the EU said on the same day that it has not yet made any official plans to evacuate its staff in Niger, but they can repatriate if needed.

The European Commission (EC) also confirmed that there is no risk to nuclear power production in Europe in case Niger restricts uranium exports.

The US government also confirmed that there are no plans to evacuate citizens from Niger at this time because it does not see any direct threats to US citizens and facilities in the West African country.

According to Nhandan.vn

Published at: 08:21, 02/08/2023

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