“This week,” France will begin withdrawing its soldiers deployed in Niger, the French Joint Defense Staff said on Thursday. “We will begin our disengagement operation this week, in good order,…
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France to Withdraw Troops From Niger by Year End: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday evening that France would withdraw its troops deployed in Niger by the end of 2023. Speaking in a televised interview, Macron said that…
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France Begins Withdrawing Its Troops From Niger
by Joan Soldadoby Joan SoldadoFrance has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the…
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France’s ambassador in Niger is being held hostage by the military junta, French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday. “In Niger, as I speak to you, we have an ambassador and diplomatic…
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Pro-coup protesters in Niger shout ‘long live Putin’ as new leaders face calls to cede power
by Eric Alamedaby Eric AlamedaTense and sometimes violent scenes played out in front of the French Embassy in Niger Sunday as thousands of people who support a military coup voiced anger over France’s influence in its…
