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Added on the 25/09/2023 16:18:24 - Copyright : AFPTV - First images
A convoy of French soldiers from Tabarey-Barey arrives in Niamey, Niger. The withdrawal of the French troops had been demanded by Niger's generals soon after they came to power in a coup at the end of July, and French President Emmanuel Macron announced their departure at the end of September. IMAGES
Demonstrators gather outside a military base housing French forces in Niamey, Niger, for the third day running, to demand their departure. IMAGES
A mass of supporters of Niger's coup leaders gathered near a French military base on the outskirts of the capital Niamey, AFP reporters saw. They shouted, "down with France, down with ECOWAS", a reference to the West African bloc which on Thursday approved deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger. IMAGES
Demonstrators burn a French flag and attack an entrance to the French embassy in Niamey during a demonstration bringing together thousands of people in support of the military junta and General Abdourahamane Tiani, head of the elite presidential guard, who has proclaimed himself the new leader of the West African country. IMAGES
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
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