Macron says French ambassador will stay in Niger, despite pressure from junta to leave

Macron says French ambassador will stay in Niger, despite pressure from junta to leave

France’s ambassador to Niger will keep within the nation regardless of strain to depart from leaders of a latest coup, President Emmanuel Macron mentioned in a speech to diplomats on Monday.

Macron additionally reiterated France’s assist to Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum whose choice to not resign Macron known as brave.

“I think our policy is the right one. It’s based on the courage of President Bazoum, and on the commitments of our ambassador on the ground who is remaining despite all the pressure, despite all the declarations made by the illegitimate authorities,” mentioned Macron.

On Friday, Niger’s junta, which seized energy in a coup on July 26, mentioned it had ordered French ambassador Sylvain Itte to depart the nation inside 48 hours.

Source: www.anews.com.tr