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The United States has ordered the partial evacuation of its embassy in Niger following last week's coup. Hundreds of foreign nationals have already been evacuated from the country, and on Sunday the French embassy was attacked by protesters. Coup leader Gen Abdourahamane Tchian
In a televised speech, Gen Tchiani also insisted French nationals had nothing to fear.
Fears are building around the fates of trapped Britons in Niger after the UK Government partially evacuated its embassy.
A top Estonian official has suggested Wagner Group mercenaries may have a role in Niger's coup.
Protesters condemn retaliatory sanctions and the threat of military force by West African leaders.