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The Nigerian military announced that nearly 100 U.S. troops have arrived in Nigeria to help train soldiers in the West African country, where the government is fighting Islamist militants and other armed groups.
In the statement made by the army, it was stated that this arrival followed the Nigerian government’s request for assistance to Washington in training, technical support and intelligence sharing.
This comes after tensions between the United States and Nigeria, which flared after President Donald Trump said the country was not protecting Christians from alleged genocide, eased.
The Nigerian government has denied the accusation, and analysts say it simplifies the complex situation in which people are often targeted regardless of their beliefs.
Nigerian military spokeswoman Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba has previously said American troops will not engage in combat or have a direct operational role and will have full command authority of Nigerian forces.
In December, US forces launched air strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria. Last month, after meetings with Nigerian officials, the head of U.S. Africa Command confirmed that a small team of officers focused on intelligence support was in the country.
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