Niger’s request to the US to provide a timetable for the withdrawal of its forces from the Agadez region

A government source in Niger emphasized that Washington should present a timetable for the withdrawal of American troops from Niger to be discussed in the government.

This source told the Russian news agency “Sputnik” that the Americans should present a proposal to the government of Niger regarding the withdrawal of their forces from this country, because only they would give what they have in Niger.

He added: They should present us with a proposal for the withdrawal of their forces and share it with the Niger government to reach an agreement.

This source also emphasized that after the cancellation of the military cooperation agreement with the United States, the American forces no longer have the right to conduct any training or movement on the territory of Niger, and the cancellation of this agreement means the prohibition of all their activities.

In the meantime, Sabrina Singh, the spokesperson of the Pentagon, has claimed in response to the actions of the Niger government towards American forces: there is no deadline for the withdrawal of American forces from Niger.

In a statement yesterday, the Pentagon spokesman added: We learned about Niger’s statement yesterday regarding the end of military cooperation with the United States and the American military presence in this country.

He expressed concern about the relations between Niger, Russia and Iran, pointing out that his country is trying to get clarification from Niger through diplomatic channels.

On Saturday, Niger’s government canceled a military cooperation agreement with the United States that dates back to 2012, a day after a three-day visit by top American officials to Niamey.

Amadou Ebrur Rahman, the spokesman of the Nigerian government, announced in a statement: The Niger government, taking into account the wishes and interests of the people, has decided with all responsibility to immediately conclude an agreement on the status of US military personnel and its civilian employees in the territory. cancel Niger.