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France figures out how to get its soldiers safely out of Mali

The Niamey base in Niger could become the nerve centre of French operations.
The Niamey base in Niger could become the nerve centre of French operations. © Frédéric Speich/La Provence/PhotoPQR/MaxPPP
The withdrawal of French troops from Mali presents a major logistical challenge, with an increased risk of attacks by Islamic militants. The military has been examining various scenarios over the past few weeks. [...]
Published on 17.02.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 4 minutes
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