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Thousands rally outside the French embassy in Niamey, to protest against France's presence in the country. Demonstrators hold up signs reading 'Long live the Nigerien army, down with France, down with ECOWAS' (Economic Community of West African States). Former colonial ruler France has suspended security cooperation and financial aid to the jihadist-hit country after General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the elite Presidential Guard, on Friday declared himself the West African country's new leader, two days after his forces confined democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to his official residence. IMAGES
Shouts of 'A bas la France' (Down with France) can be heard in the Niger capital Niamey as residents stage an anti-France protest outside the French embassy. Former colonial ruler France has suspended security cooperation and financial aid to the jihadist-hit country after General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the elite Presidential Guard, on Friday declared himself the West African country's new leader, two days after his forces confined democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum to his official residence. IMAGES
Tehran, Oct 28 (EFE/EPA).- (Camera: Abedin Taherkenareh) An outcry against France has been growing in the Middle East after French President Emmanuel Macron defended cartoons of Islam’s prophet Muhammad, deemed offensive by Muslims.The international row over the caricatures was sparked by Macron's defense of the caricatures following the murder and beheading earlier this month of a history teacher in France who allegedly showed them to his students. Protests have since led to calls for a boycott of French products.FOOTAGE OF THE PROTESTS IN TEHRAN OUTSIDE THE FRENCH EMBASSY.
Shouting "police, rapists, murderers", hundreds of black-clad demonstrators attack French riot police near the Invalides in Paris, on the fringes of a demonstration held by healthcare workers over pay and work conditions. Under fire from the objects being thrown, police respond by firing tear gas. "Violent groups are trying to escalate tensions at the peaceful demonstration held by healthcare workers," police headquarters in Paris tweeted. By 1400 GMT, 16 people had been arrested. IMAGES
Helicopters fly around the French embassy in Ouagadougou after it was attacked and four assailants were killed. IMAGES