Published: Aug 26, 2023, 07:20 IST | Updated: Aug 26, 2023, 07:20 IST
The decision to expel the ambassador was made in response to acts taken by the French government that were "contrary to the interests of Niger," according to a statement from the foreign ministry established by the junta. It claimed that among them was the envoy's denial of a request to speak with Niger's new foreign minister.