US, Niger delegation meet to discuss US forces withdrawal
Voice of America
FILE - Nigeriens gather in a street to protest against the U.S. military presence, in Niamey, Niger April 13, 2024. A screengrab of a satellite image shows the view of Airbase 101, next to Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, April 21, 2024. (2024 Planet Labs Inc./Handout via REUTERS)
After nearly a two-week delay, U.S. and Nigerien officials are holding high-level follow-on meetings to coordinate the withdrawal of American troops from the country.
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