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NIAS Area Studies
AFRICA MONITOR
Photo : Souleymane Ag Anara, Reuters
IN BRIEF
Narmatha S and Vetriselvi Baskaran
Niger: Suspends military cooperation with the US
On 17 March, Niger’s military spokesperson Colonel Amadou Abdramane announced the suspension of the military agreement with the US which allowed the latter to install military bases to operate in Niger. This immediate call-off came after the recent US delegates' visit. Abdramane stated: “Niger regrets the intention of the American delegation to deny the sovereign Nigerien people the right to choose their partners and types of partnerships capable of truly helping them fight against terrorism.” During the visit, the US delegates warned Niger of its increasing ties with Iran and Russia. (“Niger suspends military cooperation with US: Spokesman,” Al Jazeera,17 March)