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Thousands of people in favor of the coup in Niger demonstrated again in Niamey on Sunday, a few hours before the end of the ultimatum given by the military in power to the French ambassador to leave their country.
Posted on 08/28/2023 08:37 Updated on 08/28/2023 09:01
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Supporters of the military coup in Niger demonstrate in Niamey against the presence of French troops in the country on August 27, 2023. (AFP)
Tensions do not subside. Thousands of people in favor of the coup in Niger demonstrated again on Sunday, August 27, near the French military base in Niamey, a few hours before the end of the ultimatum given by the military in power to the French ambassador to leave their country.
The demonstrators responded to the call of organizations supporting the military who took power in a coup on July 26 and gave French ambassador Sylvain Itté 48 hours on Friday evening to leave the territory.
Paris refuses to give in
The rally began at dawn on a roundabout located near the airport of the capital Niamey which adjoins a Nigerien air base inside which is the French military camp. Framed by a device of Nigerien soldiers, the protesters waved Nigerien and Russian flags as well as placards calling for the departure of French troops.
Until now, the Quai d’Orsay repeats that the presence of French soldiers was decided with the official authorities of the country, namely the ousted president Mohamed Bazoum. Similarly, according to Paris, “the approval of the ambassador comes only from the legitimate elected authorities of Niger”those of President Mohamed Bazoum.
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