Tensions Rise as French Ambassador Departs Niger Amidst Military Junta Standoff

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Tensions Rise as French Ambassador Departs Niger Amidst Military Junta Standoff
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France's ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, has left the country following a standoff with the military junta. This comes after President Emmanuel Macron announced the withdrawal of French troops from Niger. The ambassador departed along with six colleagues and headed to Paris via Chad.

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