The French government said Tuesday it will begin evacuation support for its citizens and other nationals from Niger, following a military coup that has sparked protests in the western African state against the former colonizing country.Evacuees will likely include about 10 Japanese citizens who engage in international aid activities there, according to the Japanese Embassy in Ivory Coast, which also covers Niger.Paris said its evacuation operation will start on Tuesday at the earliest.The move came after members of Niger's military said on July 26 they removed President Mohamed Bazoum from …READ FULL ARTICLE
