French ambassador held hostage in Niger embassy amid tensions with military junta

French ambassador to Niger Sylvain Itté is being held hostage in the French embassy by the military junta.
The junta has prevented food deliveries to the embassy, forcing the ambassador to eat military rations.
The junta ordered the French ambassador to leave after seizing power, but France continues to recognize the ousted president.
France is in contact with the ousted president to determine next steps regarding the ambassador.
The EU condemns the coup and does not recognize the junta's authority.