France to start withdrawing Niger troops this week

Published October 5th, 2023 - 06:45 GMT
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ALBAWABA - According to a statement by the French Military, French troops will begin withdrawing from Niger "this week", following a couple of tense weeks with the military junta in power since a July coup. 

"We will begin our disengagement operation this week, in good order, safely and in coordination with the Nigeriens," the military headquarters said, a week after France's ambassador to Niamey returned home under pressure from the regime.

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