On 26 July 2023 a coup took place in Niger. The situation in the country is uncertain and unsafe. On this page you can find news and updates on the situation in Niger from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. See also: Frequently asked questions about the situation in Niger.
This is a translation of the Dutch-language article. The Dutch text takes precedence.
Letter to Parliament about the developments in Niger
Update 1 August 17:40
Minister of Foreign Affairs Wopke Hoekstra informed the Parliament about the current situation in Niger and the Dutch people present:
- The Dutch government is closely following developments and, together with international partners, is preparing for various scenarios.
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close contact with France and other international partners about evacuation options.
- Dutch people in need can also contact the ministry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Dutch people are repeatedly called upon to register to the Foreign Affairs information service (in Dutch).
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has no exact information about the numbers of Dutch nationals in Niger. The Ministry is currently in contact with the approximately 25 persons who have registered with the Ministry.
Read the letter to Parliament (in Dutch).
Message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Update 1 August 09:08
Travel advice Niger (in Dutch): Due to the continuing unstable situation after the recent coup, the travel advice for the whole of Niger is now red: do not travel.
Are you in Niger? Stay indoors and follow directions from local authorities. Register via the BZ information service for updates.
Contacting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Update 31 July 09:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is monitoring the situation closely. Dutch people in Niger can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs contact centre 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Message from foreign minister Wopke Hoekstra for Dutch people in Niger
Update 28 July 10:44
Minister Hoekstra on Twitter (X): ‘The situation in Niger remains unpredictable. The Ministry is following developments as they happen and we are in close contact with the Dutch embassy and our EU partners.
I urge Dutch people in Niger to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Information Service so that the embassy can reach them quickly if necessary.’
Minister Hoekstra on the developments in Niger
Update 27 July 11:45
Deeply concerned about current developments in Niger. The Netherlands condemns every attempt to undermine the stability of Niger’s democratic institutions and calls for immediate return to the constitutional order. We are in contact with our EU partners and monitor the situation closely.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Information Service Message sent to Dutch nationals in Niger
Update 26 July 19:34
The political and security situation in Niamey is extremely tense at the moment. If possible, stay at home until the situation settles down. Limit movements in the city as much as possible and avoid the neighbourhoods surrounding the presidential palace and the national radio and television station buildings. If circumstances allow, buy enough water and food for several days, so that you can stay at home if necessary.
See also: What to do in a crisis situation
Source – Dutch Government