France Evacuates Citizens From Niger After Pro-Putin Protests At Embassy; U.S. Monitors Closely

France and other western nations like Spain and Italy have started evacuating their citizens as Niger crisis worsens. Over 1,000 nationals from several European countries are being asked to return following attack on French embassy on Sunday, where protesters waved Russian flags and raised slogans like “Long Live Putin and Down With France.“ Emmanuel Macron fears attacks on French nationals in the African nation. This comes as three other West African nations announced their backing for the military coup in Niger. Watch for more details. #niger #coup #france #evacuation #spain #Italy #nationals #europe #west #mohamedbazoum #niamey #frenchembassy #attack #russia #vladimirputin #emmanuelmacron Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.