The Niger military has escorted the French ambassador out of the embassy in Naimey after his visa was withdrawn last month. The ambassador had refused to leave.
BREAKING NEWS: Niger Military Escorts Franch ambassador out of the Embassy in Naimey.
The Ambassador refused to leave after his visa was withdrawn last month pic.twitter.com/pUSShHOXtd
— 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐬 (@FirstObidient) September 15, 2023
In a dramatic turn of events, the Niger Military has escorted the French ambassador out of the Embassy in Naimey. The incident occurred after the ambassador refused to leave the premises following the withdrawal of his visa last month.
The decision to withdraw the ambassador’s visa remains shrouded in mystery, with no official statement from either the French or Nigerien governments. However, this unprecedented move has raised eyebrows and sparked speculation about the deteriorating relations between the two nations.
The Niger Military’s involvement in the eviction of the ambassador has added another layer of intrigue to the situation. It is unusual for the military to be directly involved in diplomatic matters, and their intervention indicates the seriousness of the situation.
The French embassy in Naimey has been a significant symbol of diplomatic relations between France and Niger for decades. The sudden departure of the ambassador has left many questions unanswered and has cast a shadow over the future of bilateral relations between the two countries.
The incident has attracted significant attention on social media, with images and videos circulating online. The video shared on Twitter captures the tense moment when the ambassador was escorted out of the embassy under military supervision.
Both the French and Nigerien governments have yet to release official statements regarding the incident. International observers are closely monitoring the situation, as the fallout from this event could have far-reaching consequences for diplomatic ties in the region..
BREAKING NEWS: Niger Military Escorts Franch ambassador out of the Embassy in Naimey.
The Ambassador refused to leave after his visa was withdrawn last month pic.twitter.com/pUSShHOXtd
— NEFERTITI LITE (@FirstObidient) September 15, 2023