Q&A - Niger (August 31, 2023)

Q- The junta in Niger demanded the total withdrawal of French troops from the country by September 3. They also denounced all military agreements with Paris. France repeatedly stated that military agreements were signed with Niger’s legitimate authorities and it’s up to them to end them. But isn’t the current situation, which has gone on for more than a month, placing French troops in danger in Niger? What does France plan to do in this regard?

A- We refer you to our previous statements.