The State Department made an announcement on Wednesday regarding a partial pullout of embassy personnel from Niger. This decision reflects a diminishing hope for international pressure to reverse the ouster of the country’s elected president. The Pentagon had previously suspended security cooperation with military forces in Niger, and now non-emergency U.S. personnel and their families are being ordered to depart. The State Department has advised U.S. citizens not to travel to Niger, although a broader evacuation has not been ordered.
The motivation behind this partial pullout is to prevent a chaotic exit from the country, similar to recent situations in Sudan and Kabul. Embassy leadership will remain in place, but routine services have been suspended and only emergency assistance will be provided to U.S. citizens in Niger. The safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas is the State Department’s highest priority, and this decision has been made out of an abundance of caution.
The United States firmly rejects any attempts to overturn Niger’s constitutional order, according to State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. The situation in Niger remains tense, with uncertainty surrounding the position of the Nigerien military and President Mohamed Bazoum, who was detained by the presidential guard. European citizens have already been evacuated from Niger, and the Economic Community of West African States has threatened potential military intervention if Bazoum is not restored to power.
The Biden administration has been cautious in its approach, hoping for a reversal of the ouster but with fading optimism as the days progress. The Department of Defense has not made any changes to the U.S. military presence in Niger, and there have been no requests for assistance from military personnel or equipment in implementing the State Department’s ordered departure.
In the midst of these developments, it is important to prioritize a diplomatic solution and monitor the evolving situation. The State Department has provided resources for U.S. citizens in Niger who wish to leave the country, and the situation will continue to be closely monitored by U.S. officials.
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