US Edition
US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train African nation's military
The U.S. deployment aims to strengthen Nigerian forces against armed extremist groups amid a worsening northern security crisis, with Nigerian command authority maintained.
- The United States plans to send about 200 troops to Nigeria to train the African nation's military to fight Islamist militants.
- The U.S. military previously sent a small team of troops to Nigeria after conducting air strikes against Islamic State targets on Christmas Day.
- Nigeria has faced pressure from Washington to act against Islamist militants, with the U.S. alleging the country is failing to protect Christians.
80 Articles
80 Articles
U.S. Boosts Nigeria’s Fight Against Islamist Extremists With 200 Troops
The United States is preparing to send 200 military personnel to Nigeria to assist in training local forces battling Islamist extremist groups The deployment will take place in stages over the coming weeks. The American troops are expected to operate from several locations across Nigeria, focusing on instruction, coordination and operational support.
Report: U.S. Will Send 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Military
According to a U.S. official who spoke to media outlets on Tuesday, the Pentagon will send about 200 troops to Nigeria within the next few weeks to train the Nigerian military in counter-terrorism tactics. The post Report: U.S. Will Send 200 Troops to Train Nigerian Military appeared first on Breitbart.
Military.com
US Will Send Troops to Nigeria to Train the Military to Fight Extremism
Nigerian authorities say the United States is sending troops to Nigeria to train the West African country's military in combating extremism as a multifaceted security crisis spreads in the north.
readingeagle
Independent EspañolBy MONIKA PRONCZUK DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United States will send troops to Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces in countering extremism, Nigerian officials said Wednesday, as a multifaceted security crisis unfolds in the country's north. The U.S. personnel will not be involved in combat or have a direct operational role, and Nigerian forces will retain full command authority, Major General Samaila Uba, spokesman for Nigeri…
US will send troops to Nigeria to train the military to fight extremis
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The United States is sending troops to Nigeria to help train the West African nation’s military in fighting extremism, Nigerian authorities said Wednesday, as a multifaceted security crisis spreads in the north of the country. The American personnel won’t engage in combat or have a direct operational role, and Nigerian forces will have complete command authority, Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba, spokesman for Nigeria’s Defense Headqu…
US to send 200 troops to Nigeria to train army
What happenedThe Trump administration is sending about 200 troops to Nigeria to help train its military to fight Islamist militants, U.S. and Nigerian officials said Tuesday.The deployment comes weeks after President Donald Trump accused Nigeria’s government of failing to protect Christians from terrorist attacks in the West African country.Who said whatThe “fresh U.S. forces” will “supplement a handful of U.S. military personnel already in Nige…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 35% of the sources lean Left, 35% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
