The French government on Wednesday denied accusations by the junta that France had violated its airspace and “liberated terrorists” in the country. Earlier in the day, the son of Niger's ambassador to France was taken into custody in Niamey. It remains unclear whether his detention is linked to his involvement in an ongoing anti-corruption case or because his mother refuses to follow the junta’s orders and quit her post as ambassador. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT + 2).
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