600 U.S. troops remain in Niger, withdrawing by mid-September, with a focus on counterterrorism in the Sahel region.
600 U.S. troops remain in Niger as they continue withdrawing by mid-September, following a decade-long presence to combat Islamist terrorists in the Sahel region. The withdrawal agreement ensures U.S. personnel protections and diplomatic clearances for flights. However, finding another West African base may be needed, as counterterror drones could be limited by flying long distances from U.S. bases in Italy or Djibouti.
June 14, 2024
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