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11mo ago

US to Withdraw Troops from Niger by September 15

Agreement reached after negotiations ensures safe exit of American forces amid changing geopolitical alliances.

A U.S. and Niger flag are raised side by side at the base camp for air forces and other personnel supporting the construction of Niger Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, April 16, 2018. The United States is attempting to create a new military agreement with Niger that would allow it to remain in the country, weeks after the junta said its presence was no longer justified, two Western officials told The Associated Press Friday April 19, 2024.
Demonstrators in Niamey, Niger, rally for the repeal of the agreement that allows US Defense Department personnel to serve in the country on April 13, 2024.
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Overview

  • Niger's military government demanded the withdrawal of nearly 1,000 US troops following last year's coup.
  • The US and Niger have agreed on procedures to protect American personnel and equipment during the exit.
  • The move marks a significant shift in US counterterrorism strategy in the Sahel region.
  • Niger has strengthened ties with Russia, hosting Russian military personnel at a base shared with US troops.
  • Both nations commit to ongoing diplomatic dialogue and development cooperation despite the military withdrawal.