US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says its embassy in Niger remains open for limited, emergency services to US citizens.
WASHINGTON, DC, USA – The United States ordered the evacuation of some staff and families from its embassy in Niger after military officers seized power there, the State Department said on Wednesday, August 2, even as the mission will remain open and senior leadership will continue working from there.
“Given ongoing developments in Niger and out of an abundance of caution, the Department of State is ordering the temporary departure of non-emergency US government personnel and eligible family members from the US Embassy in Niamey,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.
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