The Nigerien government that came to power in July, in a nation historically viewed as an ally and partner in counter-terrorism efforts, announced Saturday plans to end military cooperation with the U.S., according to the Post, citing U.S. officials. Days later, however, “dynamic” talks are underway to determine whether and how the U.S. can retain a military presence in some capacity, even at a reduced level.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
U.S. Quietly Trying to Keep Troops in African Country That Wants to Kick Them Out
The U.S. is working behind the scenes with the Nigerien government to negotiate a way to keep U.S. troops in the country after junta leaders declared the American military footprint “illegal,” The Washington Post reported.
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'Dynamic talks' probably include training local terrorist cells sniping techniques like they did to the one that shot up an IDF unit the other week.
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I thought in a democracy, you honor the collective will. The collective will of Niger is that we go home. Am I missing something here? "Dynamic" talks.... they love them some corporate buzzwords. I find them insipid.
DeleteIf the country don't want you there leave how hard is that to understand
ReplyDelete@ Jo-Anne: Agreed. I'd like to see us both leave AND withdraw support from EVERY country.
DeleteBTW, what are you wearing?
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Translation: pay us more than China and Russia and Iran are paying us, and maybe you can stay.
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DeleteThe White House can't talk about this because they're afraid of what Joe might say when "Niger" rolls across his teleprompter.
ReplyDeleteDamnit, who writes this shit?
ReplyDeleteWell, it's certainly not the literate anon from the story above.
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