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Euronews: European militaries evacuate foreign nationals from Niger as regional tensions rise after coup
Foreign nationals lined up outside an airport in Niger’s capital on Wednesday morning to wait for a French military evacuation flight, while a regional bloc continued talks about its response to the military coup that took place last week.
France, Italy and Spain all announced evacuations for their citizens and other Europeans in the capital, Niamey, following concerns that they could become trapped after soldiers detained President Mohamed Bazoum and seized power.
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More News On The Crisis In Niger
Niger coup: First evacuation flights reach Europe — DW
Niger coup: European nations carry out evacuations as regional tensions rise — Global News
West African bloc sends delegation to Niger, says force is ‘last resort’ — Al Jazeera
Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions — BBC
Coup: Niger reopens borders with five neighbouring countries — Africa News/AFP
Some of Niger’s neighbors defend the coup there, even hinting at war. It’s a warning for Africa — AP
Timeline: A week after the coup, how has the Niger crisis unfolded? — Al Jazeera