Breaking news niger expels red Cross 🇨đź‡
2025
Niger’s military ordered the expulsion of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in late January 2025, alleging—the organization had: 1, Red Cross Met with “terrorist leaders” 2, Red Cross Provided funds and support to armed groups ≫ Efforts at clarity and cooperation with Niger’s authorities were unsuccessful. By May 2025, the ICRC formally closed its offices and evacuated all foreign staff, leaving a critical gap in humanitarian aid during an ongoing crisis This move aligns with a trend by Niger’s to disengage from Western NGOs—such as banning the French NGO Acted—and forge closer ties with countries like Russia, China, and Turkey, citing national sovereignty and alternative partnerships as priorities Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order 13 days ago #sahel #aes #westafrica #burkinafaso #ibrahimtraore