Government asks Indians to leave chaos-hit Niger ‘as soon as possible’

MEA said that the government is closely monitoring the situation in Niger and also asked the people to reconsider their plans if they are travelling to Niamey.


   Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi(ANI)

Following the coup in Niger, the Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advice requesting Indian nationals whose presence is not necessary to leave the country as soon as feasible.

At a media briefing on Friday, MEA spokeswoman Arindam Bagchi stated that the Indian government is closely monitoring the situation in Niger and urged the public to reevaluate their travel arrangements if they are going to Niamey.

The Indian government keeps a careful eye on what's happening in Niger.Indian nationals who are not necessary in the country are recommended to depart as soon as feasible in light of the current circumstances.

They might remember that the airspace is currently shut down.The greatest care should be taken to ensure safety and security when crossing a land border.

The MEA recommended anyone who might be considering traveling to Niger in the near future to postpone their plans until things return to normal.

"It is strongly urged that those Indian nationals who have not yet registered with the Indian embassy in Niamey, the capital of Niger, do so right away. Emergency contacts at the Indian embassy in Niamey can be reached by calling 22799759975", continued MEA.

When asked how many Indians were stranded in Niger, Bagchi responded, "About 250 Indians are there. MEA is asking people to register themselves if they haven't already done so with the Indian Embassy. The Indian communities are in contact with the Indian Embassy in Niamey, and we have been informed that they are secure.

Political unrest has enveloped Niger ever since coup leader Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown as president late last month.Abdourahamane Tiani, the commander of the presidential guard in Niger, has proclaimed himself the country's leader following the military takeover.

The capital, Niamey, has been shaken by the uncertainty. While others made an attempt to evacuate, other individuals flocked to supermarkets to stock up on necessities like rice and cooking oil. Most lines out of the city, according to local bus company employees, were fully filled, CNN reported.

Many customers shopping food and supplies on Monday at the crowded Wadata market, east of the capital's center, expressed concern about what might happen.

Meanwhile, pro-junta protesters gathered on Sunday at a stadium in Niamey with a capacity of 30,000 to express their support for the military government and opposition to ECOWAS sanctions, according to CNN.




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