France says no lethal means used in response to attack on Niger embassy
France says no lethal means used in response to attack on Niger embassy
France's foreign ministry said the French embassy in Niamey was 'violently attacked' on Sunday by 'visibly prepared groups', which it alleged Nigerien security forces 'did not fully bring under control'.
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France's foreign ministry said: 'Contrary to what certain Nigerien military officials say, no lethal means were used by the French security forces' [Colors Hunter - Chasseur de Couleurs/Getty-file photo]
France's foreign ministry on Monday dismissed accusations by Nigerien military officials that French security forces had used lethal means to respond when supporters of the military junta attacked the French embassy in Niamey on Sunday.
"France's embassy in Niamey was violently attacked yesterday by visibly prepared groups, which Nigerien security forces did not fully bring under control," the foreign ministry said in a statement.
"Contrary to what certain Nigerien military officials say, no lethal means were used by the French security forces," it said.
(Reuters)
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