The Government of India has issued an advisory for people of Indian origin living in the African country Niger. The army has carried out a coup d’état.
New Delhi: The Government of India has issued an advisory for people of Indian origin living in the African country Niger. While giving a press conference on Friday, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that we are keeping an eye on the incidents happening in Niger. In view of the prevailing situation there, citizens are advised to leave the country at the earliest. It’s been almost two weeks since the coup in Niger.
Advisory of Government of India:
Arindam Bagchi said that Indian citizens living in Niger should keep in mind that the air service in Niger is currently closed. In such a situation, if they are leaving the country by road, then take care of the safety. In the advisory of the Government of India, it was further said that those who are planning to go to Niger, they should stay there for now. Travel should be avoided. Also, those who have not yet registered with the Indian Embassy in Niamey, the capital of Niger, are advised to get themselves registered with the Indian Embassy as soon as possible.
The government has also issued a number for emergency contact. In case of emergency, Indian citizens can contact the Embassy of India in Niamey on (+227 9975 9975). At present there are about 250 Indian nationals in Niger.
Military coup in Niger
Please inform that the military has carried out a coup in Niger. He has taken charge of the country by removing the President. Niger’s President, Mohamed Bazoum, has been detained. The army has sealed the borders of the country.
