Canadian authorities recommend to avoid traveling to Niger for security reasons. This is stated in the statement posted on the website of the Canadian Foreign Ministry.
“We urge citizens to avoid any trips to Niger in connection with the remaining political instability and risks of terrorism and abduction,” the message said.
The report on social networks says that the authorities “increased the level of threat.”
“If you are in Niamey, think over the backup plan how to leave the country,” the message said.
The rebellion in Niger began on July 26, when the Presidential Guard blocked the President Bazum and the family in his residence. Initially, the president’s office distributed a message that neither the army nor the National Guard supported the conspirators. However, after a few hours, reports appeared that he was displaced.
General Omar Tchiana, who led the coup in Niger, declared himself the president of the transition period.
He made a statement about this on the air of national television.