Military Withdrawal from Niger: Why the U.S. Troops Ordered Out Will Impact Security Operations in the Sahel
Niamey, Niger – In a significant move, U.S. troops are set to complete their withdrawal from Niger by mid-September after being ordered out by the ruling junta of the West African country. The decision, following four days of discussions between defense officials from both nations in Niamey, marks a shift in military cooperation between the United States and Niger. The expulsion of American forces dealt a blow to U.S. military operations in the Sahel region, …