Niger military authorities have accused “French Forces” this Wednesday, 9 August 2023 of having “unilaterally freed terrorist prisoners”.
“On Wednesday, French forces flew from N’Djamena, Chad, “a military aircraft” at “6:01 a.m. local time”, says a statement from the National Council for the Safeguarding of the Homeland (CNSP) which took power in Niger. , adding: “This aircraft voluntarily cut off all contact with air traffic control at the entrance to our space from 6:39 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. local time. »
In addition, the CNSP have accused France of having “unilaterally released terrorist prisoners”, the word “terrorist” designating armed jihadists.
Paris has denied these accusations
Source: The Cotonou Times and Agencies
