The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that it is closely monitoring the situation in Niger and has formed a crisis cell for this purpose. It has begun communications with friendly countries to provide possible assistance to the Lebanese community. The Ministry urges Lebanese citizens in Niger to exercise utmost caution. It also invites all Lebanese individuals in Niger who wish to register their names, in case there is an opportunity for safe departure, to contact the Lebanese embassy in Abidjan at the following number: +2250507230834.