India cancels consular camps in Canada citing security concerns

India cancels consular camps in Canada citing security concerns

India says it had to cancel consular camps in Canada after local officials could not provide minimum security for the staff and attendees. This comes just a few days after a similar camp was attacked by a mob - drawing sharp criticism from the Indian government amid a diplomatic standoff with Ottawa. Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

November 7, 2024 8

Africa

Benin arrests five Nigeriens in escalating diplomatic standoff

Benin authorities have arrested five Nigeriens at a port where Niger loads oil for export, sharply escalating a growing diplomatic dispute between the two West African nations. Five Nigerien nationals were arrested at the port of Seme-Kpodji on Wednesday evening after "entering the site without disclosing their identity", according to a statement from Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor at CRIET, Benin's court for financial crimes […]

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