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international-relations1 year ago

Russian Military Trainers Arrive in Niger Amid Deteriorating US Relations

Russian military trainers have arrived in Niger to reinforce the country's air defenses, signaling a shift away from US cooperation in counterterrorism efforts. This move complicates the presence of US forces in the country and raises doubts about joint counterinsurgency operations. Niger's new leaders have criticized the US and are seeking to diversify partnerships, with the arrival of Russian forces seen as an effort to reclaim sovereignty. The situation reflects a broader struggle against insurgencies linked to al-Qaida and IS in the region.

via The Guardian|
#counterinsurgency#international-relations#military-cooperation
conflictsecurity2 years ago

Rampant jihadist violence claims lives of a dozen soldiers in Niger

Suspected rebels attacked a military unit in southwest Niger, killing seven soldiers. In a tragic turn of events, five additional soldiers died in a traffic accident while responding to the assault. The attack comes as France prepares to withdraw its counterinsurgency force from the country, as requested by Niger's new military leaders who seized power in a coup two months ago. The region where the attack occurred is known for being a hideout for rebels affiliated with al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group. The deteriorating security situation in Niger has been cited as justification for the coup. The United States is also evaluating its future steps following France's announcement of troop withdrawal.

via Al Jazeera English|
#conflictsecurity#counterinsurgency#france
social-justice2 years ago

Autopsy Reveals Atlanta Protester Shot 57 Times by Police in "Cop City"

An official autopsy report has found that Manuel “Tortuguita” Terán, an Atlanta activist, was shot at least 57 times by police during a raid on the Defend Atlanta Forest, Stop Cop City encampment in January. The report found no trace of gunpowder residue on Terán's hands, contradicting police claims that Terán had shot first. The activist's killing highlights the stakes of stopping the $90 million police training center from being built atop a huge swath of the Atlanta forest, as it perpetuates the sort of “counterinsurgency” police tactic that led to Terán's death.

via The Intercept|
#activism#atlanta#counterinsurgency