Mutiny in Niger: Jean-Noël Barrot calls the accusations against France 'pure fantasies'

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot rejected accusations from Nigerien authorities suspecting France of encouraging the mutiny in Niamey at the end of August. Barrot called these accusations 'pure fantasies' and stated that France had neither the intention nor the means to organize such an action. Nigerien authorities, led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, accused Emmanuel Macron's regime of attempting to destabilize the country, claiming to have evidence to present to international justice.