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ISIS Struck G.I.s Again in Niger, But U.S. Kept Quiet About Battle.

Authors :
Savage, Charlie
Schmitt, Eric
Gibbons-Neff, Thomas
Cooper, Helene
Source :
New York Times. 3/15/2018, Vol. 167 Issue 57902, pA1-A11. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

The article reports the killing of Islamic State militants by Green Berets working with government forces in Niger in December 2017. Topics discussed include instances of American troops and local training partners attacked in Niger and other parts of West Africa between 2015 and 2017, the U.S. government's willingness to scale back military operations in West Africa, and the provision of combat pay to American troops deployed to Niger.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
167
Issue :
57902
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
128471234