Paris reassures that “no lethal means were used by the French security forces”, in the attack on the embassy

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2023-07-31 19:47:41

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In a joint press release from the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of the Armed Forces, France reminded the Nigerien authorities “that the security of lands and diplomatic personnel, as well as foreign residents, constitutes obligations” this Monday, August 31 2023.

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The statement relied on international law, including the Vienna Conventions. In the same note, Paris said ” the French Embassy in Niamey was violently attacked yesterday by visibly prepared groups, which the Nigerien security forces did not fully manage to control”.

The press release also makes a clarification regarding certain information that has circulated. “Contrary to what some Nigerien military officials claim, no lethal means were used by the French security forces”the note claimed.

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