Conflict between Niger and France France has rejected the demand for new leaders of Niger's army, on the 48-hour deadline they gave to ...
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Conflict between Niger and France
France has rejected the demand for new leaders of Niger's army, on the 48-hour deadline they gave to its ambassador, Sylvain Itte, to pack his belongings and leave the country.
The French government palace (Quai d'Orsay) itself made this response on Friday (25.08.2023) after the announcement of the military council of Niger, where it said that the army does not have the authority to take this action to give legitimate leaders it's not.
The Niger Armed Forces Council led by Brigadier General Abdourahamnane Tiani said that it took the decision to expel the French ambassador as a result of his refusal to accept an invitation to a meeting by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Niger.
Additional information: The new rift between Niger and France
This escalating conflict between the military leaders of Niger and France, which has colonized the country, comes at a time when the ECOWAS group is increasing pressure on the military to restore the civilian rule that they overthrew today. a month while the soldiers continue to attack the horse.