Hundreds rally in Niger's capital to push for US military departure

Protesters react as a man holds up a sign demanding U.S. Army soldiers leave Niger without negotiation during a demonstration in Niamey, on April 13, 2024. A man holds up a sign demanding that U.S. Army soldiers leave Niger without negotiation during a demonstration in Niamey, on April 13, 2024.

Hundreds took to the streets of Niger's capital Saturday to demand the departure of U.S. troops, after the ruling junta further shifted its strategy by ending a military accord with the United States and welcoming Russian military instructors.