Niger Coup: MEA issues advisory to Indian nationals to leave country soon
Niger Political Crisis: As political chaos continue in Niger since last month, Ministry of External Affairs issued an advisory asking Indian nationals whose presence is not essential in Niger to leave the country as soon as possible, following the coup in the African nation.
While speaking to media, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in Niger and also asked the people to reconsider their plans if they are travelling to Niamey.
Advisory for Indian nationals in Niger:https://t.co/7bOPDJtaGt pic.twitter.com/F2RAqKHubL — Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) August 11, 2023
Around 250 Indians are currently residing in Niger and therefore MEA also advised that Indian nationals who have not registered with the Indian embassy in Niamey (Niger capital) are strongly advised to do so expeditiously. Indian nationals can reach emergency contact in the embassy of India in Niamey: 22799759975.
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Notably, the Government of India is closely monitoring the political unrest in Niger. In the ongoing crisis in Niger, MEA ask Indians who are currently residing in Niger should leave the country as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, those who are planning to travel to Niger should reconsider their travel plan until the situation normalises in Niger.
Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late last month when the country's President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup. Following the military coup Abdourahamane Tiani, the commander of Niger's presidential guard has declared himself the country's leader.
The uncertainty has rattled residents in Niamey, the capital. Some people flocked to supermarkets to purchase staples like rice and cooking oil in bulk, while others attempted to flee.
At the busy market, east of the capital’s centre, many shoppers buying food and necessities Monday voiced apprehension about what might come.
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Pro-junta demonstrators, meanwhile, gathered Sunday at a 30,000-seat stadium in Niamey to voice their support for the military government and their opposition to ECOWAS sanctions, sources reported.
- With inputs from agencies
