In response to last week's coup in Niger, the United States has issued an order for the partial evacuation of its embassy in the country. The situation has prompted the evacuation of hundreds of foreign nationals, and on Sunday, protesters attacked the French embassy.

The coup leader, Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani, has issued a warning against any interference in the country's internal affairs. Despite an official ban on demonstrations, protests in support of the coup are expected to take place on Thursday, coinciding with Niger's independence day.

France, being Niger's former colonial power, has requested the military junta, which now controls the country, to ensure the security of their embassy. The attack on the French diplomatic mission on Sunday led to the organization of evacuation flights.

According to France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu, more than 1,000 French citizens and other Europeans have been flown out of the country. As the situation unfolds, one resident in the capital city, Niamey, reported that everything had been relatively calm so far.

"People are doing their duty like they do it every day," said Sidien.