France extends its condolences to the loved ones of those who died in the demonstrations in Senegal over the past few days. It calls for a proportionate use of force. France reiterates its call to the authorities to hold the presidential election as swiftly as possible, in accordance with Senegal’s constitution, and guarantee public freedoms. […]
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Q: Did the authors of the VIRGINUM report on foreign digital interference and the authors of the European report on the same subject work together on the technical elements? A: The technical aspects of the report were compiled by French agencies and coordinated by VIGINUM. They were not shared with European institutions prior to publication, […]
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Q: Yesterday, the deputy spokesperson indicated that he could share the Minister’s understanding of the concept of “mercenaries” and denied the fact that the French citizens who are fighting in Ukraine and are paid to do so are in fact mercenaries. Would you please share your understanding of the term, “mercenary?” A: We will not […]
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France strongly condemns the attack targeting U.S. troops fighting Daesh along the border between Syria and Jordan. Three American soldiers were killed and several dozen others were injured. France offers its sincere condolences to the families of the three victims and wishes those who were injured a speedy recovery. France expresses its absolute solidarity with […]
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Q: What role did France play in the discussions among American, Israeli, Qatari, and Egyptian officials that took place this past weekend in Paris? A: We have no comment. Useful links Links More information on the website of the ministry (in French) Embassy of France in Israel / Palestinian territories Embassy of Israel / Palestinian […]
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Q: France has been working to try and prevent a conflagration in Lebanon, but after a strike against Hamas in southern Lebanon yesterday, the situation is getting worse. What is Paris proposing in practical terms to try and prevent an escalation in the coming days? A: As President Macron emphasized yesterday during his meeting with […]
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Q: France has said repeatedly that it’s preparing to take national measures against some extremist Israeli settlers. What’s delaying this initiative? A: France is going to take administrative measures to ban extremist Israeli settlers who have been or are guilty of violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank from entering the country. Taking these […]
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Q: In a statement dated January 2, France announced it would be closing its embassy in Niger but that it would maintain ties with French citizens and NGOs working in the humanitarian sector there. There was no mention of the ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum. Has Paris decided to end its support given the reality on […]
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Q: On December 30, 2023, Kyiv conducted massive strikes on the Russian city of Belgorod using cluster munitions. This attack left 25 people dead and over 100 injured. What is France’s position on Ukraine’s use of this type of weapon? A: There is an aggressor state, Russia, that is employing a strategy of terror by […]
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France condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist attack perpetrated today in Kerman, Iran, which has already killed more than 100 people and injured very many others. Useful links Diplomatic Photo Gallery France / Iran (In French) Links More information on the website of the ministry (in French) Embassy of France in Iran Embassy of […]
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