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Niger: U.S., Niger Delegation Meet to Discuss U.S. Forces Withdrawal
VOA, 15 May 2024
After nearly a two-week delay, U.S. and Nigerien officials are holding high-level follow-on meetings to coordinate the withdrawal of American troops from the country. Read more »
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Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI, 3 May 2024
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
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Niger: U.S. Begins Talks On Withdrawal of Troops From Niger
VOA, 22 April 2024
A Pentagon spokesman said Monday the U.S. has begun discussions with the military government of Niger about withdrawing of some 1,000 U.S. troop from two air bases in the nation. Read more »
U.S., Niger Delegations Meet to Discuss U.S. Forces' Withdrawal
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense Christopher Maier, along with other officials from the Pentagon, are meeting in Niamey with members of the Nigerien government, months after Niger denounced its military basing agreements with the United States. Officials say the meeting aims to "ensure that this withdrawal takes place in the best possible conditions, guaranteeing order, security, and compliance with set deadlines".
There are about 900 U.S. military personnel in Niger. The U.S. has had two military bases in the country to monitor terror groups in the region. Countries in the Sahel, including Niger, Mali, Nigeria and Burkina Faso, have seen a rise in jihadist movements.
U.S. Army Special Operations commander Lt. Gen. Jonathan Braga, meets with Brig. Gen. Moussa Barmou, Niger Special Operations Forces commander (file photo)
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The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Niger would not only be a disaster for its counter-terrorism initiatives in the region but would also hinder its efforts to counter the rise of ... Read more »
