In Niger, the rebel movement FPL (Patriotic Liberation Front) announced on Monday, June 22, 2026, the release of its leader, Mahmoud Sallah, who had been detained in Libya since his arrest by Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army. The FPL, known for its sabotage of the pipeline that transports Nigerien oil to Benin, is demanding the release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown in 2023. While once close to Khalifa Haftar, the …
In Niger, the rebel movement FPL (Patriotic Liberation Front) announced on Monday, June 22, 2026, the release of its leader, Mahmoud Sallah, who had been detained in Libya since his arrest by Khalifa Haftar's Libyan National Army. The FPL, known for its sabotage of the pipeline that transports Nigerien oil to Benin, is demanding the release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown in 2023. While once close to Khalifa Haftar, the …