Critics of the action allege the helicopter was involved in an attempt to bring Bacar into French exile, and that Bacar was able to hold out so long only because he was protected by the French.
Os críticos da acción alegan que o helicóptero estivo involucrado nun intento de levar a Bacar ao exilio francés, e que Bacar puido aguantar tanto tempo só porque estaba protexido polos franceses.