US withdraws most troops from anti-IS operation in Nigeria
UNVERIFIED·Primary source · DW
The US has withdrawn most troops deployed for a May operation against Islamic State militants in northeastern Nigeria.
Intelligence sharing with Nigerian forces continues at Abuja's request.
The May operation resulted in the deaths of nearly 200 IS fighters, including a high-ranking commander.
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01 — What / Thesis
US withdraws most troops from anti-IS operation in Nigeria
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02 — Who / Subject
US Africa Command (AFRICOM), Nigerian Defense Ministry
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03 — Where / Locus
Northeastern Nigeria
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04 — When / Temporality
May 2026
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