U.S. Military Completes Withdrawal from Niger Following Government’s Order

The U.S. military announced on Monday it has completed its withdrawal from Niger, following an order by the country’s ruling junta in April for the departure of nearly 1,000 U.S. military personnel.

This marks a setback for Washington, which had relied on Niger as a key partner in combating insurgencies in the Sahel region before a coup disrupted relations.

Niger had played a crucial role in the U.S. fight against extremist groups in the Sahel, where insurgencies have claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions.

However, U.S. officials now face challenges in finding a new strategic partner in West Africa, with intelligence on the growing extremist threat diminishing.

The U.S. withdrawal from Niger occurred in phases, starting with Air Base 101 in Niamey on July 7, and Air Base 201 in Agadez on August 5.

The final phase involved the departure of the U.S. Africa Command Coordination Element, led by a two-star general, which completed the withdrawal by the September 15 deadline.

 

 

 

 

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