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The U.S. is deploying 200 military trainers to assist Nigeria's fight against extremist groups amid escalating violence, with Nigerian forces maintaining operational command.
- The United States plans to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the African nation's military to fight Islamist militants.
- The U.S. military previously sent a small team of troops to Nigeria after conducting air strikes against Islamic State targets on Christmas Day.
- Nigeria has faced pressure from Washington to act against Islamist militants, with the U.S. alleging the country is failing to protect Christians.
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US Will Send Troops to Nigeria to Train the Military to Fight Extremism
Nigerian authorities say the United States is sending troops to Nigeria to train the West African country's military in combating extremism as a multifaceted security crisis spreads in the north.
By MONIKA PRONCZUK DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United States will send troops to Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces in countering extremism, Nigerian officials said Wednesday, as a multifaceted security crisis unfolds in the country's north. The U.S. personnel will not be involved in combat or have a direct operational role, and Nigerian forces will retain full command authority, Major General Samaila Uba, spokesman for Nigeri…
US will send troops to Nigeria to train the military to fight extremis
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United States is sending troops to Nigeria to help train the West African nation’s military in fighting extremism, Nigerian authorities said Wednesday, as a multifaceted security crisis spreads in the north of the country. The American personnel won’t engage in combat or have a direct operational role, and Nigerian forces will have complete command authority, Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba, spokesman for Nigeria’s Defense Headqu…
US to send 200 troops to train Nigerian forces to fight Islamic terrorists
The United States will send 200 troops to Nigeria to train the country’s military to combat Islamist terrorists. The new deployment follows recent U.S. airstrikes and President Donald Trump’s warnings over the Nigerian government’s handling of attacks against Christians.
The contours of military cooperation between Nigeria and the United States are becoming clearer, while officials from both countries have confirmed the dispatch in the coming weeks of 200 military instructors in the country. The information was first revealed by the Wall Street Journal.
US to deploy additional 200 troops to Nigeria under expanded counterterrorism cooperation
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