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Airspace closed, India asks citizens to leave violence-hit Niger by road

Indians living in Niger have been advised to leave the West African country in view of the escalating violence triggered by last month's military coup. About 250 Indians are living in Niger where the coup has led to widespread protests and violence, official figures suggest. Several European countries have evacuated their citizens from the unstable nation now ruled by a military junta. Those planning to travel to Niger must reconsider their plans until the situation normalises, the foreign ministry said.