Niger’s military administration led by General Abdourahmane Tchiani on Friday gave the German, US and Nigerian ambassadors 48 hours to leave the country.
The Diplomats were alleged of non compliance with Niger’s interest by failing to honour invitation for a discussion at the nation’s ministry of foreign affairs.US Ambassador Kathleen Fitzgibbons, who arrived in the national capital of Niamey last week was accused of failing to honor an invitation by the ministry for a discussion earlier in the day.The State Department said last week that FitzGibbon was to lead a US diplomatic mission and bolster efforts to help resolve the political crisis.
Niger’s military administration earlier gave the French ambassador 48 hours to leave the country.
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna sent an Aug. 8 note to express solidarity with Nigerien Ambassador in Paris Aichatou Boulama Kane who refused to leave her position after the military administration took power.Niger was plunged into turmoil July 26 when Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, a former commander of the presidential guard, led a military intervention that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.
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