Niger’s military leaders have issued an ultimatum, requiring the head of the United Nations’ diplomatic mission in the country to depart within 72 hours.
In an official statement from the West African nation’s foreign ministry, the UN is accused of employing deceptive tactics, allegedly initiated by France, to hinder Niger’s complete participation in various international forums, including the recent UN General Assembly.
This military junta, which took power after ousting Niger’s democratically elected president in July, has additionally expelled French troops and the French ambassador.