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VisitPentagon Orders Withdrawal of 1,000 U.S. Troops from Niger, Impacting Biden's Counter-Terrorism Efforts
May 10, 2024, 03:47 PM
The Pentagon has officially ordered the withdrawal of all 1,000 U.S. combat troops from Niger, as announced by Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin in the Senate. This decision, a significant setback for the Biden administration, comes in response to Niger's military revoking its cooperation deal with Washington. The move is seen as a blow to U.S. efforts to counter terrorism and Russian influence in West Africa. The timeline for withdrawal could still change as congressional negotiations continue.
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