Police units deployed to the French embassy perimeter in Niger

Published August 27th, 2023 - 10:29 GMT

Protesters cheer Nigerien troops as they gather in front of the French Embassy in Niamey during a demonstration that followed a rally in support of Niger's junta in Niamey on July 30, 2023. (Photo by AFP)

ALBAWABA - Army troops and police units were sent to the French embassy perimeter in Niger's Niamey amid the deadline granted to the ambassador to leave the country.