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Niger revokes military accord with US, junta spokesperson says

Niger's government announced the termination of its military agreement with the United States, breaking off cooperation "with immediate effect."
The US had 650 personnel stationed in Niger in December, and efforts to negotiate aid restoration were unsuccessful during top envoy Molly Phee's recent visit.
The ongoing situation highlights the US's diminished leverage in the region, with neighboring countries like Mali and Burkina Faso turning to Russia for security support.

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BBC News

Niger's junta revokes military agreement with US

In a damning statement, a spokesperson decries Washington's "condescending attitude" towards Niger.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Niger revokes military accord with U.S., junta spokesperson says

Niger’s ruling military junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows military personnel and civilian staff from the U.S. Department of Defense on its soil, junta spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane said on March 17.

1 month ago·India

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The Independent

Niger's junta says U.S. military presence is no longer justified

Niger’s junta says the U.S. military presence in the country is no longer justified after holding high-level talks with U.S. diplomatic and military officials this week, Niger plays a central role in the U.S. military’s operations in the Sahel, and is home to a major airbase

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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