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French Special Forces Participated in Final Phase of Operation to Suppress Rebellion in Benin, Colonel Says

French Special Forces Participated in Final Phase of Operation to Suppress Rebellion in Benin, Colonel Says

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French Special Forces Participated in Final Phase of Operation to Suppress Rebellion in Benin, Colonel SaysThe attempt to seize power on Sunday was stopped by... 10.12.2025, Sputnik Africa

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French Special Forces Participated in Final Phase of Operation to Suppress Rebellion in Benin, Colonel SaysThe attempt to seize power on Sunday was stopped by the Beninese army, Djimon Tevoedjre, commander of the Benin Republican Guard, said.In the afternoon of the same day, the Benin army received support from both the Nigerian Air Force, which carried out strikes on identified targets, and France, which sent special forces, he noted.Along with special forces, France sent a reconnaissance aircraft to Benin to monitor the situation, media previously reported.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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