State Department Issues Niger Travel Warning
The State Department issued a Travel Warning for Niger on July 15, advising U.S. citizens to consider personal security implications of travel to the country. Last month the U.S. approved authorized departure status for embassy staff and families in Niger.…
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That status has since been revoked, reflecting security improvements. The State Department noted the rise in militant and extremist activity in neighboring Nigeria as a cause for concern. Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb continues to pose a threat to Western individuals and interests in Niger.