French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said that Paris isn’t yet going to withdraw its servicemen from Niger, Report informs referring to Franceinfo.
On August 3, France completed the evacuation of its citizens from the African country, as well as citizens of 50 other states, including the US. In total, more than 1,000 people were taken out.
Colonna stressed that the withdrawal of French troops is not on the agenda of the authorities.
There are currently 1,500 French soldiers in Niger.