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NEW DELHI: India has issued an advisory for its nationals in Niger asking them to go away the nation on the earliest. There are roughly 250 Indians in Niger.
“The government of India is closely monitoring ongoing developments in Niger. In light of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals whose presence is not essential are advised to leave the country as soon as possible. They may bear in mind that airspace is currently closed. When departing through a land border utmost precautions may be taken to ensure safety and security,” stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Friday.
Further, these nationals who’re planning to journey to Niger within the coming days have additionally been equally suggested to rethink their journey plans till the scenario normalises.
“All those Indian nationals who have not registered with the Indian Embassy in Niamey are strongly advised to do so expeditiously,” added Bagchi.
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The Indian Embassy is helping Indians who’re in search of assist to go away Niger.
Meanwhile, the African Union (AU) has referred to as for the fast launch of the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a navy coup on twenty sixth July.
“We urge for the immediated released of President Bazoum. Such treatment of a democratically elected leader is unacceptable,” stated the AU Commission’s President Moussa Faki Mahamat in an announcement issued on Friday.
Moussa Faki additionally urged the worldwide group to assist save President Bazoum and pool of their efforts to take action.
The AU stated on Friday that it was involved about “the deterioration of President Mohamed Bazoum’s detention conditions.”
Moussa Faki additionally stated that the AU supported the response of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the scenario in Niger. ECOWAS says its forces had been on standby – in case a necessity arose to intervene.
NEW DELHI: India has issued an advisory for its nationals in Niger asking them to go away the nation on the earliest. There are roughly 250 Indians in Niger.
“The government of India is closely monitoring ongoing developments in Niger. In light of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals whose presence is not essential are advised to leave the country as soon as possible. They may bear in mind that airspace is currently closed. When departing through a land border utmost precautions may be taken to ensure safety and security,” stated Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Friday.
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“All those Indian nationals who have not registered with the Indian Embassy in Niamey are strongly advised to do so expeditiously,” added Bagchi.
ALSO READ | Tensions rise as West African nations put together to ship troops to revive democracy in Niger
The Indian Embassy is helping Indians who’re in search of assist to go away Niger.
Meanwhile, the African Union (AU) has referred to as for the fast launch of the President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a navy coup on twenty sixth July.
“We urge for the immediated released of President Bazoum. Such treatment of a democratically elected leader is unacceptable,” stated the AU Commission’s President Moussa Faki Mahamat in an announcement issued on Friday.
Moussa Faki additionally urged the worldwide group to assist save President Bazoum and pool of their efforts to take action.
The AU stated on Friday that it was involved about “the deterioration of President Mohamed Bazoum’s detention conditions.”
Moussa Faki additionally stated that the AU supported the response of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the scenario in Niger. ECOWAS says its forces had been on standby – in case a necessity arose to intervene.
