Niger condemns France's expulsion of two embassy security staff
Niger's government denounced the removal of two security officers from its French embassy, calling the move unacceptable.
Niger's ruling military regime publicly criticized France for ordering the departure of two security officers serving at the French embassy. Justice Minister Alio Daouda read a statement on state TV, asserting that the action was unacceptable. One of the expelled agents had sustained injuries in a 2014 mission conducted alongside the French army and was subsequently evacuated to France for medical care.
The minister argued that the individual deserved gratitude and protection from the host nation, not an expulsion directive. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between Niger and France despite past military cooperation.
Why it matters
The dispute underscores strained diplomatic ties between Niger and its former colonial power, affecting security cooperation.
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