Comments by "Happy Melon" (@happymelon7129) on "Niger junta breaks off military cooperation with US • FRANCE 24 English" video.

  1. When the U$A says they want to help you by building infrastructure in your country, they don't mean hospitals, roads, schools, etc. They mean military bases. -island country saying
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  2. Abderraman expressed Niger's regret that the U.S. delegation tried to deprive the country of its right to choose partners and the type of partnership that can truly help fight terrorism. He strongly condemned the attitude of the head of the U.S. delegation who threatened retaliation against the Nigerien government and people.
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  3. (Amadou Abdramane) stated that the US military presence in Niger is illegal and violates all constitutional and democratic principles. Abdelrahman pointed out in a televised speech that Niger has never known the specific number of civilian personnel, military personnel and military equipment deployed by the United States. The agreement also stipulates that the U.S. military has no obligation to respond to any request for help in combating extremists. In light of all the above, the Government of Niger with immediate effect withdraws the agreement concerning the status of United States military personnel and civilian employees of the United States Department of Defense on the territory of the Republic of Niger.
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  4. "The Niger side regrets that the U.S. delegation is trying to deprive Niger of its right to choose partners who can truly help them fight terrorism," Abdelrahman said. "Furthermore, Niger strongly condemns the U.S. delegation's actions against the Nigerien government and people. Threats of retaliation and condescending attitude."
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