He noted that France’s military presence in Niger was in response to a request from Niger’s government at the time.
President Emmanuel Macron says France will end its military presence in Niger, pull ambassador
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“You cannot take a terrorist and put him in the army just like that, just because he claims he has let down his arms,” Saidou said.
A national program in Niger encouraged jihadis to defect. The coup put its future in jeopardy
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