Niger Cancels Military Agreement with the United States, Prompting US Troop Withdrawal
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On March 16, the military junta in Niger canceled its military cooperation agreement with the United States, resulting in the departure of approximately 1,100 US military personnel from the country . The cancellation came after an unannounced meeting between Nigerien officials and a high-level US delegation led by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs. The junta accused the US delegation of being disrespectful and not following diplomatic procedures . The US military has been operating in Niger since 2003, with bases in Niamey and Agadez . The termination of the agreement raises concerns about the future of US military involvement in the Sahel region and its ability to effectively combat terrorism without the support of Niger .
The cancellation of the agreement is seen...
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