US declares troop withdrawal from Nigeria
The commander of the U.S. Africa Command confirmed that the United States withdrew most of its forces previously deployed in Nigeria during the May operation against the ISIS organization. The U.S. continues to provide intelligence support upon the Nigerian government's request, following the operation that resulted in the death of a second ISIS leader. He explained that cooperation with Nigeria has helped weaken the organization’s leadership and regional influence, and that the operation demonstrated Washington’s approach of offering specialized capabilities while leaving mission leadership to African partners.
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