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French ambassador to Niger 'held hostage' in embassy, President Macron says

The French ambassador to Niger is currently living like a hostage in the French embassy, unable to leave due to the military junta's refusal and being denied food. President Macron has expressed concern about his well-being.
The French authorities do not recognize the authority of the military rulers in Niger, who have ordered the ambassador to leave the country. However, he has chosen to remain, as President Macron will make decisions based on his agreement with Niger's President Bazoum. Despite the challenging circumstances, the ambassador continues to work and is valued for his contacts.
President Macron will ultimately decide when the French ambassador in Niger can return. The junta's actions, including blocking food deliveries to the embassy, have strained diplomatic relations between France and Niger. The ambassador's situation highlights the tense dynamic between the two countries.

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OpIndia

Niger: French ambassador held hostage, denied food after Emmanuel Macron refuses to recall its diplomats. Here is what we know so far

On Friday (September 15), French President Emmanuel Macron informed the media that the country’s ambassador Sylvain Itte and other diplomats had been held hostage at the French embassy in Niamey in Niger. The development came months after the military junta in the West African nation ousted the incumbent President Mohamed Bazoum in a coup d’état. Macron stated that the French diplomats were forced to eat military rations and that food was preve…

1 year ago

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Arab News

France’s president says ambassador to Niger ‘literally held hostage’

SEMUR-EN-AUXOIS, Francee: President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that France’s envoy to Niger is living like a hostage in the French embassy and accused military rulers of blocking food deliveries to the mission. The ambassador is living off “military rations,” Macron told reporters in the French town of Semur-en-Auxois. “As we speak, we have an ambassador and diplomatic

1 year ago·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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News18 India

Macron Says French Ambassador to Niger 'Literally Held Hostage'

Macron accuses Niger's military rulers of keeping French envoy hostage in embassy, blocking food deliveries

1 year ago·India

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CTV News

French ambassador is being ‘held hostage at the French embassy’ in Niger, says Macron

The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are “literally being held hostage at the French embassy,” according to French president Emmanuel Macron.

1 year ago·Canada

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Washington Examiner

Niger coup holds French ambassador among others hostage, per Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron addresses a press conference at the end of the G20 Summit, in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Sept.10, 2023. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup) Manish Swarup/AP Niger coup holds French ambassador among others hostage, per Macron Jenny Goldsberry September 15, 08:35 PM September 15, 08:35 PM Video Embed French President Emmanuel Macron announced Friday that his ambassador to Niger is bei…

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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The Print

French ambassador "being held hostage at French Embassy " in Niger, says President Macron

Paris [France], September 16 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said that the French Ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are “literally being held hostage at the French Embassy,” reported CNN. France has been at odds with Niger’s new military leadership, after France’s refusal to accept the July 26 coup that toppled President […]

1 year ago·New Delhi, India

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