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U.S. Orders Partial Evacuation of Niger Embassy After Coup

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Non-emergency government staff and their families have been told to leave.

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

Published Aug. 3 2023 5:36AM EDT

"Pro-junta demonstrators gathered outside the French embassy, try to set it on fire before being dispersed by Nigerien security forces in Niamey, the capital city of Niger July 30, 2023. — Souleymane Ag Anara/Reuters

Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

Breaking News Editor

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