The United States and Niger are discussing plans to withdraw American troops from the West African nation, ending more than a decade of U.S. military presence in the country. Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder confirmed during Tuesday's press briefing that "discussions have begun between the United States and Niger for the orderly withdrawal of U.S. forces from the country." "In the near future, the Department of Defense will provide a small delegation from the Pentagon and U.S. Africa Command to participate in those discussions," Ryder said, adding that the U.S. will continue to work with nations throughout the region to address terror threats.
New York New York (PRWEB) August 04, 2023 The American Foundation of Savoy Orders, Inc. (Savoy Foundation) announces its 26th annual Ballo di Savoia (Royal
US officials met with Taliban representatives in Doha, where they denounced the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan particularly for women and girls, according to a statement from the State Department on Monday.The American delegation in Doha "urged the Taliban to reverse policies responsible for the deteriorating human rights situation in Afghanistan, particularly for women, girls, and vulnerable communities," the State Department statement said.