The United States has ordered the evacuation of its non-emergency staff and eligible family members from the U.S. Embassy in Niger in the wake of last week's coup in that North-west African country.
On July 26, President Mohamed Bazoum was placed under house arrest amidst efforts by the military to overthrow the government.
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by Joji Xavier
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