Niger's Prime Minister Says Talks Underway For French Troops To Rapidly Leave
Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says talks underway on French military withdrawal as well as ECOWAS sanctions.
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Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine says talks underway on French military withdrawal as well as ECOWAS sanctions.
France has about 1,500 troops stationed in Niger, where there was a coup in July. French media cite government sources as saying the withdrawal of "some elements" is under discussion.
Niger's Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine announced on Monday that his military-led government is in negotiations with France for the swift
France refuses to withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger, and reiterates its threat of supporting military invasion by ECOWAS.
France is in talks with Nigerien officials over the withdrawal of French troops from the country.