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Niger: Junta warns France over defying border closure

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Posted On 28 July 2023

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According to a press release from the CNSP (coup leaders), despite the closure of land and air borders, France defied the order by landing an A401 military aircraft at Niamey international airport on Thursday at 06:30AM “(05:30 GMT)

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