French troops began to withdraw from Niger

The French military contingent in Niger has begun to leave the African country, a representative of the French command said.

“The first troops left,” leads his words to France 24.

How clarifies Reuters, a convoy with French troops left Niamey, the capital of Niger, and headed to Chad. The withdrawal of troops is under the control of the Nigerian military. It is also noted that several dozen military personnel left the country by plane.

By information RIA Novosti correspondent, the military leaving the country was seen off with anti-French slogans.

September 24, French President Emmanuel Macron announcedthat Paris has decided to recall the ambassador and embassy staff who are in Niger. The French leader also announced the end of military cooperation with Niger and the beginning of the withdrawal of French troops from the African country. According to him, the process should be completed by the end of the year. At the end of September, Ambassador left Niger.

The military coup in Niger took place on July 27. President Mohamed Bazoum was removed, and the leader of the rebellion, the head of the presidential guard, Abdurrahman Tchiani, became the new leader. On August 10, he signed a decree creating a new government, which included 21 ministers. Macron previously condemned the military coup in Niger, calling it “illegal and very dangerous.”

There were reportedly about 1,500 French troops in Niger.