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U.S Begins First Major Military Invasion In Niger Republic

The United States of America has started a significant military operation in the Niger Republic.

According to Gistlovers, the US Department of Defense Headquarters has begun repositioning some troops and equipment inside of Niger.

A small number of non-essential US personnel will also leave “out of an abundance of caution.” Since the July coup, this is the first significant military operation.

U.S. officials said yesterday that “This consolidation represents prudent military planning to safeguard U.S. assets while continuing to address the threat of violent extremism in the region,” according to Reuters.

This does not change our overall force posture in Niger, and we continue to review all options as we assess a way forward.

“The movement of U.S. assets has been coordinated with and approved by the appropriate authorities,” the report added.

Niger Coup: President Tinubu welcomes a US special representative to Aso Rock

The United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Mary Phee, was hosted by President Bola Tinubu a few weeks ago at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, according to Gistlover.

Phee met with President Tinubu to discuss US assistance to ECOWAS and other regional leaders in the response to the Niger crisis.

Phee emphasized the support of the United States for the ECOWAS position in defending democracy and constitutional order in West Africa and outlined the shared goals of preserving the hard-won democracy in Niger.

The US. Furthermore, they demanded President Mohamed Bazoum’s immediate release and recuperation, as well as that of his family and the other members of his government who were wrongfully detained.

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