Only Bazoum can withdraw our troops from Niger - France The President of France, Emmanuel Macron has confirmed once again that the military...
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Only Bazoum can withdraw our troops from Niger - France
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron has confirmed once again that the military government that removed Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum from power does not have the authority to order the withdrawal of French troops from the Sahel region of Niger.
Macron was responding to the announcement by the military junta on September 9, accusing France of using deceptive tactics and delaying the withdrawal of its 1,500 troops, according to independent news site ActuNiger. he reported.
"We are in Niger to fight terrorism, at the request of the country and its elected authorities, which include President Bazoum, his government and the national parliament," said Macron during the G-20 meeting in India.
He also emphasized that the action taken by France played an important role in reducing terrorist attacks in Niger, despite the loss of lives of French soldiers.
Macron also stated that France is cooperating with the leaders of West African countries to ensure the release of Bazoum and the restoration of Niger's political system.
On the contrary, the head of the country's army, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiane, accused France of supporting the Ecowas group's plan to intervene in Niger and return Bazoum to his post.
In addition, a pro-military civilian group called M62 organized a massive dance in Yamai to show their support for the military leaders and call for the withdrawal of French troops.
The ceremony was attended by many military officers who thanked their supporters for their great gathering to fight against France.