Thousands of US troops are temporarily "restricted"!, The Biden administration wants the President of Niger to regain power
According to a report on the CNN website on July 31st, as the Biden administration strives to bring back Niger's President Mohammad Bazam to power, US troops stationed in Niger are restricted to their US military base in Agadez, the country.
According to reports, a US military official stated that approximately 1000 soldiers "returned" to the aforementioned base last week, shortly after Bazum was detained by members of the Presidential Guard on July 26th.
The report states that the United States has not yet made a formal decision on whether the events in Niger constitute a coup. If it is determined that a coup has occurred, the United States will stop providing military and other assistance to the Niger government, which may have serious consequences for the region's counter-terrorism efforts and stability.
A senior US State Department official said on July 31st, "We are working very, very hard to see if we can turn the situation around. As the dust is not yet settled, we believe we should try to seize this opportunity."
On July 30th, Niger's security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters outside the French Embassy in Niamey.
On July 27th, Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the United States, had a phone conversation with leaders of the Niger military. A statement released by the US stated, "The two leaders discussed the safety of American personnel and the development of the situation in Niger."
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The report points out that the overall military situation of the United States in Niger has not changed, as this requires separate policy decisions. A US military official stated that the Pentagon is "maintaining strategic patience and observing changes in the situation.".
The United States has been stationed in Niger for about ten years, mainly providing counter-terrorism advice and training to the Niger military.
The above-mentioned senior officials from the US State Department stated that there is still no indication that groups like the Wagner Group have played any role in military takeover or subsequent protests, but "of course, this is our expectation - you have heard Prigorn's speech - they will try and use it.".
The official added, "I believe the coup leaders will try to exploit the anti French sentiment in the region."