Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

US Orders Non-Emergency Staff to Evacuate Niger Amid Safety Concerns


(MENAFN) The United States has instructed non-emergency government personnel and their families to leave Niger due to escalating safety concerns, according to reports.

"The U.S. government cannot offer routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens outside of Niamey due to safety risks. Do not travel to Niger for any reason," a travel advisory stated, citing dangers from crime, civil unrest, terrorism, health issues, and the risk of kidnapping.

US officials advised government employees remaining in Niger to use armored vehicles for all travel and to adhere to a mandatory curfew.

The West African nation has been grappling with growing insecurity from terrorist groups, including JNIM and ISIS (Daesh), with frequent attacks resulting in civilian casualties and displacement, particularly in the western regions.

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