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

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.
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"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.
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