U.S. Military Withdrawal from Niger

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
The United States handed its last military base in Niger over to the ruling military junta, completing a pullout ordered by Niger's rulers in March. The U.S. deployment had already been substantially reduced after the elected government of Niger was overthrown by a junta. The handover of Airbase 201 was announced on Monday, following the complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Airbase 101.

Key Points

  • U.S. handed its last military base in Niger over to the ruling military junta
  • American troops were instructed to leave by September 15
  • Concerns raised about potential terrorist threats in the region

Pros

  • Completion of the pullout following orders from Niger's rulers
  • Smooth handover of the military base to the ruling military junta

Cons

  • Concerns about leaving U.S. troops in a potentially volatile situation
  • Terrorist activity increasing in the region as U.S. and European forces withdraw