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France opposes the ultimatum for the ambassador to leave Niamey

2023-08-28 18:23:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

France opposes the ultimatum for the ambassador to leave Niamey

France's ambassador has remained in Niger despite being given a 48-hour deadline to leave the country last Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed in a defiant speech.

Ambassador Sylvain Itte was ordered to leave amid rapidly deteriorating bilateral relations.

But hours after the coup leaders' deadline passed, the president said he "applauds" Mr. Itte for staying in the country.

The junta overthrew Niger's elected president last month.

In a major foreign policy speech to ambassadors gathered in Paris, as well as others listening from afar, Macron said:

"France and its diplomats have faced particularly difficult situations in several countries in recent months, from Sudan, where France has been exemplary, to Nigeria. At the moment.

"I applaud your colleague and your colleagues who are listening from their posts."

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted on July 26 in a coup that has been condemned by France and many of Niger's neighbors, including the West African regional bloc Ecowas.

Ambassador Itte had refused to meet with Niger's new leaders after the coup, the junta said on Friday, after announcing that the French ambassador had 48 hours to leave. / CNA





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