Tag: France
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France, European Allies To Withdraw Troops From Mali After A Decade
France and its allies in a European force announced Thursday they would begin withdrawing troops from Mali after nearly 10 years fighting a jihadist insurgency. A statement signed by France and its African and European allies said that “multiple obstructions” by the ruling junta meant that the conditions were no longer in place to operate…
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Police detain 81 people in France following security law protests
Police in France detained 81 people across the country after protests were held in several cities against police brutality and a controversial new security law. According to French news agency AFP, which cited the Interior Ministry, the arrests were made after around 133,000 people demonstrated in several cities, with 46,000 in Paris alone. AFP reported…
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France records highest daily coronavirus infections with 10,000 cases
French health authorities recorded the highest daily increase in coronavirus infections since the beginning of the pandemic, as the government considers further measures to stop the virus’ spread. On Thursday night, 9,843 new cases were announced from the previous 24 hours, the AFP news agency reported, citing the health ministry. The government is set to…