NEW DELHI: Ministry of Exterior Affairs has issued an advisory asking Indian nationals whose presence will not be important in Niger to depart the nation as quickly as potential, following the coup within the African nation. MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated at a media briefing on Friday that the Indian authorities is intently monitoring the state of affairs in Niger and likewise requested the folks to rethink their plans if they’re travelling to Niamey.
“Authorities of India is intently monitoring ongoing developments in Niger. In mild of the prevailing state of affairs, Indian nationals whose presence will not be important are suggested to depart the nation as quickly as potential. They might keep in mind that airspace is at the moment closed. When departing by a land border, utmost precautions could also be taken to make sure security and safety. Those that could also be planning journey to Niger within the coming days are additionally equally suggested to rethink their journey plans till the state of affairs normalizes,” stated MEA.
“All these Indian nationals who haven’t registered with the Indian embassy in Niamey (Niger capital) are strongly suggested to take action expeditiously. Indian nationals can attain emergency contact within the embassy of India in Niamey: +22799759975”, added MEA.
Responding to the query concerning the variety of Indians caught in Niger, Bagchi stated, “About 250 Indians are there. MEA is requesting those that haven’t registered their names to the Indian embassy to register themselves. Indian Embassy in Niamey is in contact with the Indian communities and now we have been advised that they’re secure.”
Niger has been engulfed in political chaos since late final month when the nation’s President Mohamed Bazoum was ousted in a coup. Following the army coup Abdourahamane Tiani, the commander of Niger’s presidential guard has declared himself the nation’s chief. The uncertainty has rattled residents in Niamey, the capital. Some folks flocked to supermarkets to buy staples like rice and cooking oil in bulk, whereas others tried to flee. Staff of native bus corporations stated most strains out of the capital had been absolutely booked, CNN reported.
On the busy Wadata market, east of the capital’s centre, many patrons shopping for meals and requirements Monday voiced apprehension about what may come. Professional-junta demonstrators, in the meantime, gathered Sunday at a 30,000-seat stadium in Niamey to voice their assist for the army authorities and their opposition to ECOWAS sanctions, CNN reported.
