Supplemental Info:

Background:

• Following last week's military coup, several European nations have begun evacuating their citizens from Niger.
  

• The State Dept is compiling a list of U.S. citizens seeking assistance leaving the country. https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake
  

• The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has given Niger’s coup leaders an ultimatum: One week to return the country to normal or face possible military intervention.
  

• In response to ECOWAS, the governments of Mali and Burkina Faso have warned that any military intervention in Niger would be considered a "declaration of war" against their two countries.

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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Niger

Location: Niamey

Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to shelter in place, limit unnecessary movements around town, and continue to avoid transiting the downtown and Presidential Palace area. There may be an increase in security force presence in the downtown area (to monitor demonstrations) so it is important to be cautious, limit movement and steer clear of any protests.

Please contact the U.S, Embassy for emergency U.S. citizen services.

Borders and the airport remain closed and commercial flights to and from Niamey will reportedly be suspended until August 5, 2023.

If you are interested in departing Niger and require assistance, please use this link to register your interest with the State Department: assistance request form.

Actions to Take:

• Avoid the area near the Presidential Palace.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Keep a low profile.

• Avoid demonstrations.

• Avoid crowds.

• Notify friends and family of your safety.

• Use caution when walking or driving at night.

• Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists/Westerners.

• Make contingency plans to leave.

• Review your personal security plans.

• Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.

• Carry proper identification, including a U.S. passport with a current Niger visa.

• Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.

• Monitor local media for updates.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy Niamey, Niger
  ConsulateNiamey@state.gov
  ne.usembassy.gov

• State Department – Consular Affairs

• 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444

• Niger Country Information

• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.

• Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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https://ne.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-niamey-2/