According to Reuters, U.S. officials disclosed this on Thursday, and this was the first major American military movement in Niger since a coup took place in
“This consolidation represents prudent military planning to safeguard U.S. assets while continuing to address the threat of violent extremism in the region,” one of the officials said.“This does not change our overall force posture in Niger, and we continue to review all options as we assess a way forward,” the official added.“The movement of U.S. assets has been coordinated with and approved by the appropriate authorities.
“The leaders of this attempted coup are putting Niger’s security at risk, creating a potential vacuum that terrorist groups or other malign groups may exploit,” the official said.The United States has been pressing for a diplomatic resolution of the crisis that erupted on July 26 when Niger military officers seized power, deposed President Mohamed Bazoum and placed him under house arrest.The new U.S. ambassador to Niger, Kathleen FitzGibbon, only arrived in the capital, Niamey, last month.The U.
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