Why Are 1,100 US Troops in Niger? – IOTW Report

Why Are 1,100 US Troops in Niger?

NBC: NIAMEY, Niger — The army in the west African nation of Niger said Thursday it would offer no resistance to the forces that seized power in an armed coup this week.

Meanwhile, U.S. forces in Niger were on restricted movements while they assess the situation, according to two U.S. defense officials who spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to speak to the media.

The country, rich in natural resources, has been a key partner in the West’s fight against Islamist groups in west Africa. The U.S. has about 1,100 troops in Niger spread out at three outposts, with a primary mission of training and supporting the local Nigerien forces, specifically the Special Operations.

Nigerien soldiers said Wednesday they had overthrown the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, with troops surrounding the presidential palace in the capital, Niamey. more

21 Comments on Why Are 1,100 US Troops in Niger?

  1. Because one humiliating rout on Pedo Joe’s watch, leaving billions in weapons and equipment behind in enemy hands, and with the whole world watching wasn’t enough?

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  2. No punch lines? You evil souless monsters!

    “Why Are 1,100 US Troops in Niger?”

    Because 1,099 wern’t enough to change the lightbulb.

    They followed the chicken who crossed the road.

    Group rate on mani-pedi.

    Part of the P.C. police who can’t spell.

    C’mon people. Why am I doing this alone?

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  3. I thought only blacks were allowed to say the name of that country.Any way, it’s always fun to watch the government class and the chinks fight for the rights to rape and pillage the land. which side are we funding this week?

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  4. The CCP ordered Xiden to provide the US troops. China’s interests in Niger’s national resources are the Xiden administration’s priority, too – for China.

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