The United States military has completed its withdrawal from Niger after coup leaders demanded their departure. The withdrawal was safe, orderly, and completed without complications by the agreed-upon date of September 15, 2024. Niger's military leaders scrapped a military cooperation deal with the US after seizing power in a 2023 coup. Niger has become hostile to Western armed forces and has strengthened ties with Russia, Turkey, and Iran. This event took place on 09/15/2024 at the following location: Niamey, Niger.
Incident Type: Military Conflict
Event Type: Military Deployment
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: AFP
