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Nightmare in Niger — Exclusive: Biden Administration Leaves Hundreds of U.S. Troops ‘Hostage’ in Nig
PeteS in CA:
Maybe that's 1000+ Trump votes that won't be cast?
mountaineer:
Oilfield Rando
@Oilfield_Rando
So essentially an African sh*thole we continuously flood with cash is holding US troops for ransom. Adults! Back in charge!
5:32 PM · Apr 19, 2024
--- Quote ---The US attempts a new military deal with Niger in a last ditch effort to stay
By JESSICA DONATI and SAM MEDNICK
Updated 12:44 PM EDT, April 19, 2024
Associated Press
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — 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.
The officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the situation, said Washington was actively working on options for a revised deal aimed at retaining its foothold in the West African nation.
Niger plays a central role in the U.S. military’s operations in Africa’s Sahel region, Washington is concerned about the spread of jihadist violence where local groups have pledged allegiance to al-Qaida and the Islamic State groups. Niger is home to a major U.S. airbase, in the city of Agadez, some 920 kilometers (550 miles) from the capital Niamey, using it for manned and unmanned surveillance flights and other operations. The U.S. has also invested hundreds of millions of dollars in training Niger’s military since it began operations there in 2013.
But relations have frayed between Niger and Western countries since mutinous soldiers ousted the country’s democratically elected president in July. Niger’s junta has since told French forces to leave and turned instead to Russia for security. Earlier this month, Russian military trainers arrived to reinforce the country’s air defenses and with Russian equipment to train Nigeriens to use. ...
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Cyber Liberty:
My understanding is the Government of Niger doesn't want our people there, so why are we keeping any troops there against the will of the host country? They should have been bugged out the instant we were asked to leave. Otherwise, we are an occupying force.`
Fishrrman:
Agreed, Cyber.
Get those guys outta there.
Why are we protecting Africans, when we should be protecting Americans at the Southern Border?
mystery-ak:
US To Remove Military Personnel From Niger
The U.S. agreed Friday to withdraw its troops from Niger, The Washington Post reported.
U.S. has agreed to remove military personnel from Niger as confirmed by three U.S. officials, according to The Washington Post. This development follows a request from Niger’s government, which came after a military coup in 2023 that saw a junta come to power and declare the U.S. military presence “illegal.”
https://dailycaller.com/2024/04/19/us-remove-military-personnel-niger/
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