Niger's Military Administration Targets French Ambassador for Expulsion, Sparks Diplomatic Tensions
Diplomatic Stir: Niger's Military Orders French Ambassador's Departure, Ignites Controversy
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In a significant diplomatic development, Niger's military administration has raised eyebrows by issuing an order for the departure of the French ambassador, while sparing the German, US, and Nigerian envoys from the same fate. The announcement came through an official statement released late Friday.
Quashing widespread rumors, the ministry clarified that contrary to circulated reports, the German, US, and Nigerian diplomats were not subjected to expulsion measures. The ministry's statement explicitly stated, "only the French ambassador in Niger is declared persona non grata."
The military administration of Niger provided French Ambassador Sylvain Itte a brief 48-hour window to exit the country. The move was justified by the administration's claim that Itte had neglected to respond to an invitation for a meeting with Niger's foreign minister.
Unambiguously, the ministry asserted that the mandate to expel the French ambassador within a tight 24-hour timeline did not require validation or interpretation based on the provisions of the Vienna Convention of 1961.
The French Foreign Ministry swiftly rejected the military administration's action, asserting that the authority to expel an ambassador did not fall within the jurisdiction of the current military regime, as reported by French media.
Catherine Colonna, the French Foreign Minister, conveyed a note on August 8 to express unwavering solidarity with Nigerien Ambassador Aichatou Boulama Kane in Paris. Kane had adamantly chosen to remain in her diplomatic post despite the upheaval caused by the military administration's rise to power.
The political landscape of Niger underwent a seismic shift on July 26 when General Abdourahamane Tchiani, previously in charge of the presidential guard, orchestrated a military intervention that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. This move has plunged the nation into a state of uncertainty and political unrest.
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