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The US Department of State Press Office distributed statement, which refers to the beginning of the evacuation of part of the diplomatic staff from Niger.
It is specified that we are talking about non-main diplomatic staff, as well as family members of the embassy employees.
"August 2, 2023 The State Department has ordered the evacuation of non-essential US government personnel and eligible family members from the embassy in Niamey,» the statement said.
The embassy was also reported to continue to operate on a limited basis.