The EU has emphasized its support for the French Ambassador who is under siege in Niger

 The EU has emphasized its support for the French Ambassador who is under siege in Niger The European Union, through its diplomatic leader, ...

 The EU has emphasized its support for the French Ambassador who is under siege in Niger

The European Union, through its diplomatic leader, Josep Borrell, expressed its support for the French ambassador to the Republic of Niger, Sylvain Itte, who is under intense pressure after he refused to comply with the order given to him to leave the country.

The European Union also extended its support to Mohamed Bazoum, the elected president of the Republic of Niger who was overthrown, who is currently in custody, praising his courage.

The fight against terrorism in the Sahel

Borrell also said that the European Union has recognized the need for a new style in the war on terrorism in the Sahel region, which has been led by France for years.

Last week, President Emanuel Macron said that the soldiers who staged a coup abducted the ambassador in the country's embassy in Yamai, where they fed him the food that the soldiers eat, after they prevented him from entering the country. his own food.