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French soldiers arrive in Niamey from the western Niger to begin withdrawal

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A convoy of French soldiers from Tabarey-Barey arrives in Niamey, Niger. The withdrawal of the French troops had been demanded by Niger's generals soon after they came to power in a coup at the end of July, and French President Emmanuel Macron announced their departure at the end of September. IMAGES

Added on the 10/10/2023 18:27:36 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images

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