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US Completes Withdrawal of Military Personnel, Assets From Niger, Africa Command Says

CC BY 2.0 / Flickr / Staff Sgt. Kulani Lakanaria / Alpha weapons sergeant instructs a Senegalese soldier on small unit tactics during Flintlock 18, April 12, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger.
Alpha weapons sergeant instructs a Senegalese soldier on small unit tactics during Flintlock 18, April 12, 2018 in Tahoua, Niger. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 16.09.2024
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has completed the withdrawal of military personnel and assets from its bases in Niger, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Monday.
"The US Department of Defense and the Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Niger announce that the withdrawal of US forces and assets from Niger is complete," AFRICOM said in a press release.
In addition, the US Africa Command’s coordination element, consisting of a two-star general officer and staff, has departed from Niger, the release said.
In July, the United States completed the withdrawal of its forces and assets from Air Base 101 near Niamey. Air Base 201 in Niger’s Agadez was fully vacated on August 5.
In this image by the U.S. Air Force, Maj. Gen. Kenneth P. Ekman speaks to military members in front of a Welcome to Niamey sign depicting U.S. military vehicles at Air Base 101 in Niger, May 30, 2024. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 11.09.2024
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