2023-08-28 22:44:00
French President Emmanuel Macron said on August 28 that the French ambassador would stay in Niger after military forces who staged a coup in the West African country in July ordered him to leave the country. Representative photo in Paris (2023 REUTERS)
[パリ ２８日 ロイター] – French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that the French ambassador would stay in Niger after the army forces that staged a coup in July ordered him to leave the country. He said in a speech to diplomats.
Military forces said on Thursday they had ordered the French ambassador to Niger to leave the country within 48 hours. He explained that the reason for the expulsion was the action by the French government “against the national interests of Niger”.
Macron reiterated his support for exiled Nigerian President Bassum. He praised President Bazum for his courage in refusing to resign and the French ambassador for staying on the ground despite pressure from illegal authorities.
Regarding the voices from some in the West that President Bazum should be dismissed, he said, “We do not recognize those who carried out the riots. We will continue to support and engage with the president who refuses to resign.” showed a stance.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is trying to negotiate with Niger’s coup leaders and says it is ready to intervene militarily to restore order if diplomatic efforts fail.
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