US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
- The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed in Nigeria earlier this year in an effort to help fight Islamist militant groups.
- In December, US and Nigerian forces launched a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin area, which involved strikes against militants on Christmas Day, followed by the deployment of about 200 soldiers two months later.
- Senior Islamic State (IS) leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed during the months-long mission.
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- The United States has withdrawn most of the troops it deployed in Nigeria earlier this year in an effort to help fight Islamist militant groups.
- In December, US and Nigerian forces launched a joint operation in the Lake Chad Basin area, which involved strikes against militants on Christmas Day, followed by the deployment of about 200 soldiers two months later.
- Senior Islamic State (IS) leader Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed during the months-long mission.
Sources: BBC News