The US government has started moving its soldiers in Niger after the coup on July 26.
A spokesperson from the US Pentagon named Sabrina Singh said that some staff members will be transferred from Air Base 101 in Niger’s capital, Niamey, to Air Base 201 in Agadez, which is located further north.
American soldiers are safe and there is no danger or violence happening. “Ms Singh said during a briefing at the Pentagon that this is just a preventive measure. ”
The United States has around 1,100 soldiers located at two air bases in Niger.
The Air Base 201 in Agadez is a large area where drones are operated. It cost $110 million and is 1. 9 kilometers long It is located 920 kilometers away from Niamey.
The US military went to Niger to help the country fight against terrorism and improve its military strength.
The relationship between Niger and its western partners has gotten worse since Niger’s military removed President Mohamed Bazoum, who was chosen by the people in a fair election.
This week, France started talking to Niger’s military leaders about taking out some of its 1,500 soldiers from the country.
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US moves its troops stationed in Niger ‘as precaution’
