France announced on Thursday that Burkina Faso has released four French nationals who were detained for a year, following negotiations facilitated by Morocco. The Elysee Palace stated that President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to Morocco's King Mohamed VI for mediating discussions that led to the release of the individuals.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Morocco described the resolution as a 'humanitarian initiative' and commended its own efforts in mediating between the two countries. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed that the detainees were members of the armed forces.
