Bharat Express

President Emmanuel Macron: Junta Taking Hostage French Ambassador In Niger

An ambassador and diplomatic members are held hostage at the French embassy and food is prevented from being delivered

Emmanuel Macron

President Emmanuel Macron stated on Friday that the military junta in Niger is holding the country’s ambassador hostage at the French embassy.

During a visit to Burgundy, President Macron said, “As we speak, we have an ambassador and diplomatic members who are being literally held hostage at the French embassy, and food is prevented from being delivered”.

“They’re eating military rations”, President Macron added.

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