The French Presidential Office issued a stern warning, the French Embassy in Niger was attacked | Niger | Presidential Office
According to Agence France Presse, a military coup occurred in Niger, and after France suspended aid to Nepal, thousands of protesters who supported the Nigerian military gathered outside the French embassy in the capital Niamey on July 30th local time, with some attempting to enter the building.
According to reports, some protesters threw away and trampled on plaques with the words "French Embassy in Niger", while others shouted "Down with France".
The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns violent demonstrations and states that the Nigerian military has an obligation to ensure the safety of diplomatic missions and consulates.
The Office of the French President has also issued a warning that if French citizens, military, diplomats or interests are attacked, France will "immediately and strongly respond.".
According to previous reports, on the 26th local time, some soldiers of the Niger Presidential Guard detained the country's President Bazum. Late that night, representatives of the coup soldiers announced on Nepal's national television station the establishment of the National Committee for Defending the Motherland, overthrowing the Bazum regime and allowing the military regime to take over national affairs.
After the incident, the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States, and the African Union expressed condemnation and called for the prompt release of Bazum.