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The president of France, Emmanuel Macronstated this Sunday that “will not tolerate any attack against France and its interests”after thousands of people demonstrated in front of the embassy of the European country in Niameythe capital of Niger.
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“Any [persona] to attack French citizens, the army, diplomats or to French bases you will see how France retaliate immediately”assured the French leader, according to the presidency.
President “will not tolerate any attack against France and their interests”he insisted, a few hours after thousands of people demonstrated in front of the embassy of France in Niamey to the cry of “Long live Putin!”, “Long live Russia!”, “Down with France!”.
Nigera former French colony, suffered a military coup on Wednesday carried out by General Abdourahamane Tianihead of the powerful presidential guard, who proclaimed himself the new leader of the African country.
tiani justified the blow by “deterioration of the security situation” in the African country, plagued by the violence of jihadist groups.
The ousted president Mohamed Bazoumhas been held by the military in the presidential palace for four days.
Francewhich has a contingent of 1,500 soldiers in the country, condemned the coup on Friday and described it as “dangerous” for the region.
The next day, Parislike the European Unionannounced the suspension of security cooperation and financial and development aid to Niger.
Source: Elcomercio
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