Paris CNN —The French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, has returned to Paris, the French Foreign Ministry told CNN on Wednesday.
“Our ambassador to Niger returned to Paris today, as decided by the President of the Republic on Sunday,” the ministry said.
After their July coup, the Niger military junta ordered Itte to leave the country, and later revoked his visa.
The ambassador remained in place following instructions from the French government, with French authorities saying that they do not recognize the junta’s authority.
Around 1,500 French troops are stationed in Niger, many of whom are there to assist with counterterrorism missions.
Persons:
Sylvain Itte, “, Catherine Colonna, Emmanuel Macron, Itte, Macron
Organizations:
Paris CNN, French Foreign Ministry, CNN, Republic, French
Locations:
Niger, Paris, France, Niamey, West