EU forces now due to leave Niger by 30 June
The European Union Military Partnership Mission in Niger is now due to have all operations wound up by 30 June. Niger has forged close ties with Russia after the departure of US and French troops.The European Union is now set to withdraw its forces in Niger by the end of June, due to"the grave current political situation in the country".
The EU halted financial assistance to Niger after the July 2023 military coup that toppled elected President Mohamed Bazoum. In retaliation, the new junta said it would"withdraw the privileges and immunities granted" to the EU mission, meaning that it would have"no legal obligation" around the partnership.
Until the recent spate of coups in the Sahel, various western forces operated in that region to fight Islamist militants who were blamed for widespread instability, with the potential to increase the flow of migrants towards Europe.
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