‘Washington has to thread a very difficult needle’ on Niger response, experts say

Supporters of mutinous soldiers demonstrate in Niamey, Niger, Thursday July 27 2023. CNN —

The United States and its Western allies are faced with a difficult conundrum as they navigate potential responses to the military takeover in Niger if democratic rule is not restored.

Under US law, if the US State Department formally classifies that takeover as a coup, it would require the US to cut foreign and military assistance to the Nigerien government, which could have serious consequences for the fight against terrorism and stability in the region.The Biden administration has not yet made such a determination, with State Department […]

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