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September 12, 2023

France Defies Niger Coup Leaders' Ultimatum to Abandon Military Bases
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In Niger, leaders of the military junta that seized power in July are
accusing France of massing troops and equipment in neighboring ECOWAS
nations in preparation for military intervention in Niger.

Col. Maj. Amadou Abdramane: "These underhanded delaying tactics are
designed to dull the patriotic ardor of the Nigerien people in their
fight for the total withdrawal of French troops from Niger, in order to
achieve a more successful military intervention against our country."

Tension has been escalating between Niger and its former colonial ruler
since the military coup. French troops and France's ambassador have
ignored demands to leave the country.


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