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Niger Coup: Thousands Protest Outside French Embassy In Solidarity For Military

July 30, 2023
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Thousands of Nigerien protesters gathered outside the French embassy in Niamey on Sunday in solidarity for the new military junta.

READ ALSO: ECOWAS Gives Niger’s Military One-Week Ultimatum To Reinstate Bazoum

AFP reports that the protest comes after Paris suspended aid over the coup. Protesters were seen trying to enter the building.

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READ ALSO: Niger Coup: We Won’t Allow Any Undemocratic Action In ECOWAS Region – Tinubu

Some demonstrators ripped off and stamped on a plaque bearing the words “Embassy of France in Niger”, replacing it with Niger and Russian flags, while others shouted, “Long live Russia”, “Long live Putin” and “Down with France.”

Victor Ezeja

Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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