U.S. evacuates embassy staff in Niger amid military coup

The agency further raised its travel advisory to level 4, warning Americans not to travel to the country.

The U.S. Department on Wednesday announced that it had ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel from the U.S. embassy in Niger following a military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum.

"[T]he Department ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and eligible family members from Embassy Niamey," reads a press release from the Department. "The U.S. Embassy in Niamey has temporarily reduced its personnel, suspended routine services, and is only able to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens in Niger."

The agency further raised its travel advisory to level 4, warning Americans not to travel to the country.

"With the ongoing efforts to overturn constitutional order, there may be increased demonstrations that can lead to civil unrest and government instability. Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common," the warning reads.

The U.S. military maintains a presence in the country for counter-terrorist operations and the Biden administration has struggled to respond to the developments due to concerns that a harsh approach to the regime change could alienate a military partner and drive it closer to U.S. adversaries such as Russia, Politico reported.

Russian mercenary group Wagner maintains a presence in neighboring Mali and Gen. Salifou Mody, a key leader in the coup, is reportedly seeking the support of organization to bolster the new regime in Niamey.

https://justthenews.com/world/africa/us-evacuates-embassy-staff-niger-amid-military-coup

Faulty COVID Study Claims Republicans Had 43% Higher Death Rate Due To "Vaccine Hesitancy"

We have seen numerous false conclusions made by covid studies over the course of the past few years, with the majority of them relying on assumptions rather than scientific data. In the majority of cases, these studies attempt to paint conservatives and unvaccinated individuals as a danger to others or a danger to themselves, with a clear political bias in favor of Democrats and pro-vaccine advocates. In other words, the studies fit the data to support their preconceived notions - The exact opposite of science.

Leftists are abuzz this week on social media in light of a newly published study funded by Yale University suggesting that Republicans in Florida and Ohio died at a rate 43% higher than Democrats. This is proof, they claim, that Republicans were wrong about covid mandates and vaccinations and they are paying for it with their lives. Except, this is not reality.

https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/faulty-covid-study-claims-republicans-had-43-higher-death-rate-due-vaccine-hesitancy

Excess Death Rates for Republican and Democratic Registered Voters in Florida and Ohio During the COVID-19 Pandemic

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2807617