Niger announced the date of completion of the withdrawal of French troops

According to the report of the international group of Fars news agency, the military authorities in Niger announced that all the French soldiers who were stationed in this country under the pretext of fighting extremists during the time of the former government, until December 22 (first D) They will complete their withdrawal from Niger, which they started in October. On July 26 (4th of August), the government of “Mohammed Bazoum” ousted the former president of Niger in a coup.

The military rulers of Niger immediately after taking power They demanded the withdrawal of 1,500 French soldiers who were stationed on the territory of this country under the pretext of fighting militia groups and canceled several military agreements with Paris.

France after a conflict Long accepted this request and “Emmanuel Macron”, the French president, said recently that the withdrawal of French soldiers from Niger will be completed by the end of this year.

Nigerian army in a The statement declared: “The process of withdrawal of French soldiers has continued in complete security and in a coordinated manner.” “1346 French soldiers have left our borders along with 80 percent of their logistical equipment,” it said. Until today, only 157 French soldiers including 75 ready and support forces have remained in our country.”

The first convoy of French soldiers left Niger on October 10 (18 Mehr). .

The military rulers of Niger have been gradually severing relations between this West African country and its western partners since they accused and removed the government of Muhammad Bazum of corruption.

In early December, Niger also announced the end of the two security and defense delegations of the European Union in this country after the military council welcomed a delegation of Russian officials.

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