Iran Press/ Africa: The withdrawal of the last group of French soldiers took place late on Friday in a ceremony attended by Niger's senior military commanders at the 110 Niamey Air Base. The withdrawal started in October 2023.
After the military government took office in Niger, the people demonstrated in Niamey, the capital, demanding the end of the political and military presence of France in their country, and Friday, December 22, the historic victory has been achieved.
The French military and cargo planes left Niger, marking a new phase in the country's political history.
The military government in Niger and the people of the country have always emphasized maintaining the territorial integrity and political, military, and economic independence.
Earlier, with the withdrawal of the French ambassador, the people of Niger celebrated and emphasized that they will hold a second celebration after the realization of the second victory, i.e. the complete withdrawal of the French military forces from Niger.
The people see the complete withdrawal of the French as an honor for their country.
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