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France recalls ambassador from Burkina Faso after agreeing to withdraw troops

Demonstrators gather to show support to the military in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on February 19, 2022. © Olympia de Maismont, AFP

France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa's Sahel region.

"In the context of the latest developments in Burkina Faso, we have decided to recall our ambassador to Paris for consultations on the state and perspectives of our bilateral relations," the foreign ministry said.

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