Burkina Faso military government demands departure of French troops
22/1/2023 6:39
Burkina Faso's military government has demanded the departure of French troops stationed in the country, the West African nation's national television
reported on Saturday, citing a local news agency.
A spokesman for the government did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A spokesman for the French government was not immediately available for comment.
Burkina Faso's state television RTB, citing the news agency, said the military government on Jan. 18 suspended a 2018 military accord that allowed the presence of French troops in the country. It added that France had a month to pull its troops from Burkina Faso.
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