Last French troops depart Chad

French Troops Formally Pull Out Of Chad
In November 2024, Chad announced the end of its security and defence cooperation agreement with France. On December 10, some French troops began to leave Chad. On December 31, 2024, Mahamat Deby announced the definitive withdrawal of French troops from the country by January 31, 2025.
Chad officials say French troops have finally left after 70 years’ presence
Chad's President Field Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby says this week’s departure of the last French troops from the central African state signals a new dawn for Chad
France completes withdrawal of troops from Chad
France has concluded the withdrawal of its troops from Chad following the termination of a military agreement by the Central African country. The armed forces of both countries announced on Thursday.
Chad Announces Full Pullout Of French Troops
On December 31, 2024, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno announced the definitive withdrawal of French troops from the country by January 31, Xinhua news agency reported.
France hands over last base in Chad amid forced withdrawal
The United States and France and some other Western countries stand accused of disrupting peace and security in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Protesters recently attacked the embassies of the U.S. and France in Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC. Several other foreign missions also came under attack on Tuesday.
France ends military presence in Sahel region with handover of last base in Chad
The French army has handed over its last base in Chad in a military ceremony in the capital N'Djamena, marking the end of French military presence in the country. Once a key link in France's military presence in Africa,
France hands over last base in Chad but denies end to military ties
French forces have withdrawn from Chad after 65 years, although France maintains that military cooperation will continue.
France Hands Over Last Military Base in Chad
Chad has been a key counterterrorism force in the region and was one of the last countries in which France maintained a large military presence. French forces have been ousted in recent years from Niger,
Last French troops depart Chad: Decades of French presence comes to an end
France has handed over its last military base in Chad ending decades of defence cooperation. In aftermath of DC plane crash, Donald Trump criticizes DEI efforts 7 Things That Immediately Make Your House Look Cheap,
France completes transfer of final base in Chad
France has handed over its last military base in the West African country of Chad to the locals. ・France has handed over its last military base in Chad to the Chadian government. ・Chad has chosen to cut its involvement with Western powers and ended a military pact with France.
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