Withdrawal date for French troops announced
Following the termination of the cooperation agreement between Chad and France, French military units will leave the country by January 31, 2025.
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Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno made a statement regarding the French troops in his country.
THEY WILL WITHDRAW BY JANUARY 31, 2025
Announcing that French troops will completely withdraw from the country by January 31, 2025, Itno stated, "We will continue our relations with friendly countries. We have prioritized Chad's supreme interests while remaining committed to our country's sovereignty."
The Chadian government announced on November 28 that the security and defense cooperation agreement with France had been terminated.
A portion of the French troops had begun withdrawing from Chad on December 10.