UK Urges Nationals in Niger to Stay Indoors Amid Unrest

The UK government has advised British nationals in Niger to stay indoors and register their whereabouts amid violent protests following a military coup. France, Italy, and Spain are preparing rescue flights for their citizens, while the UK Foreign Office has not announced any evacuation plans. The situation is being closely monitored, and travel advice has been updated to advise against all travel to Niger. The French government has announced evacuation plans for its nationals, and other European countries are also making arrangements. The UK government has suspended long-term development assistance to Niger in response to the coup.