The authorities is carefully monitoring the developments in Niger, international ministry stated.

New Delhi:

Indians residing in Niger have been suggested to go away the West African nation in view of the escalating violence triggered by final month’s military coup.

Currently, about 250 Indians reside in Niger the place the coup has led to widespread protests and violence, official figures counsel. Several European international locations have evacuated their residents from the unstable nation now dominated by a navy junta.

Those planning to journey to Niger should rethink their plans till the scenario normalises, the international ministry stated in an advisory.

The authorities is carefully monitoring the developments in Niger, international ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi stated.

“In light of the prevailing situation, Indian nationals whose presence is not essential are advised to leave the country as soon as possible,” he stated on Friday.

The airspace is closed and one should take precautions whereas departing by way of the land border, Mr Bagchi famous, urging all Indians in Niger to register themselves with the embassy.

He stated the embassy in Niger’s capital is in contact with the Indians residing there and serving to them go away the nation. He additionally shared an emergency contact (+227 9975 9975) within the embassy for any help.

“We have been told that the Indians (there) are safe,” stated Mr Bagchi.

What’s occurring in Niger?

Violence engulfed Niger after General Abdourahmane Tchiani seized energy on July 26 after overthrowing and detaining President Mohamed Bazoum, a key western ally in combating Islamist militancy in West Africa.

Backed by highly effective military generals, the top of the Presidential Guard declared himself the “president of the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland” on tv.

The United Nations, European Union and the African Union have all condemned the navy takeover.

Niger is the fifth African nation to witness a pair in lower than three years, following neighbours Mali, Guinea, Chad and Burkina Faso. It can be the fourth coup within the nation since its independence in 1960.