Niger: Niger Intelligence Agents Expelled From France in Sign of Diplomatic Strain
[RFI] Two Nigerien intelligence officers were forced to leave France last month, French daily Le Monde has revealed, with one agent suspected of monitoring opposition figures on French soil. It is the latest sign of the deterioration in relations between the two countries since Niger's 2023 military coup.
Two Nigerien intelligence officers were expelled from France last month, according to reports from Le Monde and AFP. The removal of the agents, who were suspected of monitoring opposition figures on French soil, highlights the deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two countries following Niger's 2023 military coup. The expulsion follows a series of tensions, including France rejecting Niger's demand for the French ambassador's departure and the dismantling of military cooperation agreements.
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