Niger’s military government has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country with immediate effect, a source told AFP on Wednesday.
The junta has reportedly “terminated its agreements” with the humanitarian organization, leading to the departure of some foreign staff, the source added.
Local media reports indicate that authorities have instructed the closure of ICRC offices across the country and mandated the immediate expulsion of its international personnel.
The reason for the expulsion remains unclear, but the move signals further restrictions on foreign humanitarian operations in Niger, where international aid groups play a crucial role in addressing ongoing humanitarian challenges.
