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Preparation for French army exit to begin: Niger
Niger's military rulers have said that plans are underway for French troops to leave the West African nation.
Preparation for French army exit to begin: Niger
France had deployed at least 1,400 soldiers in Niger to contain militant insurgency. / Photo: AA / Others
October 9, 2023

Niger's military rulers have said the first convoy of French troops will, on Tuesday, begin preparations to leave the Sahel country after the leaders of a coup ordered them out.

"Operations for the departure of the first convoy escorted by our defence and security forces will begin tomorrow," a statement read on state TV said on Monday.

The withdrawal of some 1,400 French troops had been demanded by Niger's ruling generals shortly after they seized power at the end of July.

SOURCE:AFP
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