US Withdraws Combat Troops From Nigeria After Counterterrorism Mission
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The U.S. has withdrawn most of its troops deployed in Nigeria to combat the Daesh jihadist group. The soldiers were in the country since last May for a special mission against Islamist terrorist groups. Previously, another 200 U.S. soldiers had been mobilized in February to support and train the Nigerian Army in its anti-jihadist struggle. Now the collaboration between the two will continue, as the U.S. will continue to share intelligence with t…
The United States announced it was withdrawing most of the troops it sent to Nigeria earlier this year for counterterrorism efforts. Washington said that while reducing its military presence, intelligence and security support would continue.
The US Army, in coordination with the Nigerian authorities, has carried out several air strikes in the country against the jihadist insurgency in recent months.
The US announced it has withdrawn a large portion of its troops deployed in Nigeria. Speaking on the matter, General Anderson stated that the joint counter-terrorism operations with Nigeria had achieved their objectives.
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