France will not withdraw troops from Niger until it learns the fate of the deposed President Mohammad Bazum. Reported by this TV channel Al Arabiya.
According to the channel, Paris is in constant negotiations with the rebels who have seized power in Niger, discussing the removal of French artillery and aircraft from the territory of the African state.
6 September France24 TV channel reportedFrance plans to withdraw some of its military aviation, including drones, from Niger territory. It is stated that French authorities plan to withdraw most drones from Niger and reduce the presence of aircraft “used to fight jihadists”.
Nigerian rebels before this requested Providing a timetable for the withdrawal of troops from France. We are talking about the forces of Operation Barkhan, which the French army forces carried out in Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso, Mauritania and Niger. In total, there are about 1.5 thousand French soldiers in Niger, and the French General Staff plans to withdraw only some of them.
Previously in Niger deprived Ambassador of France with diplomatic immunity.