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US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

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The US had deployed troops to Nigeria as part of a joint operation aimed at combating the Islamic State, marking a significant collaboration between the two countries in the region. Nigeria has been grappling with Islamist insurgencies, including Boko Haram, which has ties to the Islamic State, and the US operation was likely intended to support local efforts to counter these groups. The success of the mission, as declared by the US, suggests that the operation may have achieved its objectives in weakening the Islamic State's presence in the area.
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US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
3 Jul, 14:00
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