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German troops to be deployed in Niger

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The German parliament has given approval to the deployment of troops to Niger. As per the decision of the German legislative body, sixty German soldiers will join a small EU mission set up last December.  They will help the country improve its logistics and infrastructure.

The German parliament has given approval to the deployment of troops to Niger. As per the decision of the German legislative body, sixty German soldiers will join a small EU mission set up last December.  They will help the country improve its logistics and infrastructure.

Berlin reinforces the continued commitment to a German presence in the Sahel region. Importantly, it has recently withdrawn its troops from Mali.

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Niger is one of the world’s poorest countries.  It faces the growing threat of violence spilling over from neighbouring Mali where Islamist militants have been gaining ground following the withdrawal of French and other European forces.