Emmanuel Macron announced that European soldiers would be sent back from Mali to Niger

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11:46 : Withdrawal of French troops from Mali: “We have lost the war on terror, we have no choice but to stop”, according to estimates by @jdomerchet, journalist, international political and security expert # le79Inter https://t.co/zfK8nN7yba

11:50 am : “If you do not win wars, it means you lose them. We lost the war on terror in Mali.”

When authorizing “Tactical Successes” French against jihadists, this journalist Comment Points out that “The threat is now moving south or east, towards the major capitals of Africa”, Such as Abidjan (economic capital of Ivory Coast) or Dakar (Senegal). Here is an excerpt from his speech on France Inter.

11:39 : After departure from Mali, according to French troops “2,500 to 3,000” French soldiers will be stationed at Sahel. Currently, there are 4,600 French troops stationed in the Saharo-Sahelian region, including 2,400 in Mali.

11:32 am : Did you not follow the announcements of Emmanuel Macron? Gate-up session This articleIt returns to the closure of bases in Mali, the repatriation of European troops to Niger and the general restructuring of French operations towards coastal countries.

(Philip Desmes / AFP)

11:07 : How do the Sahel people view the French military operation in the region? As reported in Burkina Faso, our special correspondents Claude Quiball and Gilles Gallinaro were able to measure. Distrust of people. Anger on social media: “How could one of the most powerful armies in the world not cross the columns of jihadists on motorcycles?”

(Gilles Calinaro / Radio France)

10:21 am : Will this departure from Mali end the French operation Bargain? Without answering this question clearly, Emmanuel Macron recalled that a change was already taking place in favor of the European army of Takuba. “Europeanize our existence” Bring more “Support” To the national armies.

10:15 am : Emmanuel Macron believes that bases in Mali will be closed when asked about the timeline for the withdrawal of French troops. “It takes four to six months”. As a reminder, this morning, Elyse noted “June 2022” As a deadline to define the new system in Sahel.

10:01 am : “Counter-terrorism measures will be less” In Mali, the French president recognizes. He accused the Malian regime of being there “I decided to do very little work on this matter” And to “Hired Mercenaries They are basically defending their economic interests and military rule. “.

(FranceInfo)

09:59 : Head of State pays tribute to 53 French soldiers who have died in Sahel since 2013. “For Freedom”. Also commemorates “Six French people killed in Niger in August 2020Broke with their Nigerian comrades when they came to join the Octat organization. “.

09:52 : Emmanuel Macron “Absolutely Reject” At the end of its military involvement in Mali, the perception of France’s defeat. “If France had not intervened, you would surely have suffered the fall of the Malian state.Even “A split with the regional caliphate”He says.

09:52 : “France and its partners defeated Al Qaeda and Dash, which changed the nature and predictability of these two organizations.

While evaluating French action in Mali, Emmanuel Macron raises “Considerable Results” Since 2013.

09:44 : What will “Integrated Withdrawal” Mali’s announced by Elysee? Emmanuel Macron notes that the sites of Gossi, Maneka and Cao will be closed. Until then, “We will maintain our support mission for the benefit of Minasma”United Nations in Mali, he promises.

09:41 : Emmanuel Macron announced that European soldiers from the Takuba army would be “relocated” to an area on the border with Mali in Niger.

09:39 : “We could not have been involved in the military with pragmatic officials who do not share both our strategy or hidden motives. This is the situation we face today in Mali.”

That judges “The fight against terrorism cannot justify everything”The head of state accuses the Malian authorities of using this pretext “Retention of indefinite power”.

(FranceInfo)

09:32 : The withdrawal of Bargana and Takuba forces from Mali, according to the head of state, will be allowed. “At the request of our partners, reconsider where our contribution is expected”. The new system will be defined in each country of the region “In the coming weeks and months”.

09:30 : In agreement with its partners, France also wants “Involve the public more in the core of our strategy to fight terrorist groups. “. Emmanuel Macron has called “Civil Explosion” To do “Fortress” His condition for jihadi organizations and military action “Useful”.

09:24 : “The states of the Gulf of Guinea are increasingly exposed to the efforts of terrorist groups to establish themselves in their territory.”

The head of state says yes “Involve and support more neighbors” In Mali, the threat posed by al-Qaeda and Dash is growing “Priority of their expansion strategy”. He recalled that there had been a recent attack in the north of Penin, especially the death of a Frenchman working in a nature park.

09:20 : Hello Emmanuel Macron “President Franசois Hollande’s bold decision to intervene in Mali”In 2013, “At the request of Mali and regional authorities”. He recalled “Uniting role “ France has since played a military role in the region.

09:17 : The day after a meeting with his Western and African partners involved in the Sahel, Emmanuel Macron speaks at a press conference about the withdrawal of Burghen and Takuba forces from Mali. You can follow his speech This way.

09:10 : Time for a new point in the message:

Announced by France and its Western partners “Integrated Withdrawal from Mali” Burgene and Takuba forces. Emmanuel Macron is expected to comment on the departure in the coming minutes, following a press conference Our life.

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09:05 : What will be the French commitment to Sahel after the withdrawal of troops from Mali? According to Elysee, Western countries are involved in the region “Political and Military Consultations” With their African allies “Defining the parameters of this joint action by June 2022”.

09:01 : Members of the Barclays and Takuba operations during a meeting between African and European leaders “They expressed their desire to continue to be involved in the region“, Despite their departure from Mali. They “Niger and Guinea in particular have agreed to continue (…) joint action against terrorism in the Gulf.”.

08:57 : A few minutes before Emmanuel Macron’s press conference, France confirms its departure from Mali. “Canada and European countries operate within the Operation Burgundy and Takuba Task Force, hoping that the political, operational and legal conditions are no longer met to effectively pursue their current military commitment in the fight against terrorism in Mali.”

08:55 : Elysee announces “joint retreat” of French, European and Canadian forcesEd in Mali.

06:09 : Under your compliments, the first topics of this Thursday, February 17th:

France and its European partners Withdraw their troops from Mali ? Emmanuel Macron is due to announce at a press conference at 9 a.m. the results of the Barclays mission, which was recorded at last night’s summit of European and African leaders.

• Did Russia withdraw troops from the border? “We know now that this is a lie.”A senior White House official has blamed Moscow, on the contrary. Increased his presence“ Military “Last Days”Including yesterday.

He ended up drowning. MEP Nicholas Bay, who was newly suspended by the National Rally, made his announcement Rally for Eric Zemor. He blamed Marine Le Pen “Multiple twists and turns” And his “Denial of any internal discussion”.

File indictment and defense petitions today before the verdict on the trial of Nordahl Lelandais. The 38-year-old former dog handler faces a life sentence, especially for the 2017 abduction and murder of Maëlys De Araujo.