Reuters —France’s Foreign ministry on Thursday announced the release of Stephane Jullien, a French official who had been held by security forces in Niger.
The man, an adviser to French nationals in Niger, had been arrested by Niger security forces on September 8, according to the foreign ministry in Paris.
Jullien is an elected official who represents French expatriates and works closely with the country’s embassies and consulates.
According to the foreign ministry website, there are 442 such advisers worldwide.
Their role is to help French expats with issues relating to work, schools, social security and other issues.
Persons:
Reuters —, Stephane Jullien, Paris, Mohamed Bazoum
Organizations:
Reuters, French
Locations:
Niger, Paris, France, Niamey, French