Exclusive: US military repositions some troops in Niger, pulls non-essential personnel

The Pentagon is repositioning some troops and equipment within Niger and withdrawing some non-essential personnel due to the recent coup.
Troops are moving from Air Base 101 in Niamey to Air Base 201 in Agadez. The total number of troops remains around 1,100.
The moves aim to consolidate forces and safeguard assets while still addressing extremism. The US continues to review options.
Since the coup, the US has paused aid and training programs. Troops are largely confined to bases.
The US base in Agadez has grown in importance for drone missions against Islamic State and al Qaeda with limited partners in the region.

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