Niger Junta Revokes French Ambassador's Diplomatic Immunity

The junta which assumed power in Niger last month has declared that the French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, no longer enjoys diplomatic immunity.

The junta has instructed the police to expel him, according to Sky News.

In response to actions taken by the French government that it deemed "contrary to the interests of Niger," the junta ordered the ambassador to depart the country within 48 hours.

However, the ambassador did not comply with this summons and declined to meet with junta representatives at the country’s foreign ministry.