Niger junta bans U.S. military

Niger’s junta has revoked with immediate effect a military accord that allows the U.S. to mount counterterrorism operations in the Sahel from its military base in Niger

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Niger, Jul 26, 2023: Presidential guard ousts President 

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Mohamed Bazoum (right). General Abdourahmane Tchiani (below), head of presidential guard, declares himself junta leader.

Aug 7: U.S. Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland visits Niamey, offering U.S. help to restore democratic order.
Junta rejects offers

Dec 4: Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov (right) meets with junta leader Tchiani; military agreement with Russia signed


Dec 4: Junta cancels two security and defence partnerships with EU and demands departure of 1,500 French troops

Dec 8-14: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Molly Phee, visits Nigeria for meeting with regional leaders, then meets Nigerien junta to urge return to democratic rule

Mar 12-13, 2024: U.S. envoy Phee returns to Niamey

Mar 17: Junta bans 1,100 U.S. military personnel from its soil 

Pictures: Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS
Sources: Associated Press, CBS News, Reuters