the United States of America intends to withdraw its forces from NigerAccording to Reuters news agency, citing an informed source, he spoke about an agreement being reached between US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and the military regime in Niamey.
It is estimated that just over 1,000 US troops are in Niger, where the US maintains two bases. One of them hosts drones in the Agadez region (north) and its construction cost exceeded $100 million. As of 2018, the air base has served as a staging ground for raids against jihadist groups that often launch deadly attacks in Sahel countries.
Before last July's coup, Niger was a partner of the United States and France. The army that seized power followed in the footsteps of the coups in Mali and Burkina Faso, condemning military cooperation agreements with the West, leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS or CEDEAO) and strengthening relations with Russia. In the coming days, the details of the withdrawal of American forces from Niger will be discussed, according to what Reuters quoted the source as saying.
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Niger's capital last week, demanding the immediate withdrawal of American forces, praising the junta's decision to end military cooperation with the United States, and welcoming military trainers and equipment from Russia.
Source: RES-MPE
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