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US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country

The U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.

By Francis Kokutse, The Associated Press

2 weeks ago

US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questions

The U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 weeks ago

House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia

The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.

By Bryant Harris

13 months ago

How the family of the ‘3212’ soldier who fell in Niger grappled with false and misleading information

ABC News investigative reporter James Gordon Meek describes how the family of a fallen soldier struggled with false and misleading information about the investigation into their loved one’s death.

By James Gordon Meek

3 years ago

Investigative journalist seeks to uncover the truth behind fatal 2017 Niger ambush in documentary

ABC News' James Gordon Meek's new documentary — 3212 Un-redacted — hits Hulu Nov. 11, after spending three years uncovering what he claims is the truth behind the fatal ambush of a team of Army Green Berets in Tongo Tongo, Niger, on Oct. 4, 2017.

By Rachel Nostrant

3 years ago

Upcoming ABC News documentary examines deadly 2017 Niger attack

ABC News launches the trailer for its upcoming investigation into the deaths of four soldiers in a 2017 ambush in Niger.

By Leila Barghouty

3 years ago

Reflections on trust from father of fallen Green Beret on 4th anniversary of deadly Niger ambush

“Trust” takes many forms.

By Henry Black

3 years ago

France says leader of group behind 2017 deaths of four US troops in Niger killed

Rumors of the militant leader’s death had circulated for weeks in Mali, though authorities in the region had not confirmed it.

By Baba Ahmed and Krista Larson

3 years ago

US Africa Command says one of its drones, an apparently armed Gray Eagle, malfunctioned in Niger

AFRICOM officials say one of their drones malfunctioned and is on the ground in Niger.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago

Remember what veterans have sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy

A Marine Corps veteran recalls painful memories from his service and the loss of his son in an ambush in Niger.

By Hank Black

4 years ago

SEAL Team 6 rescues American hostage in Nigeria

No troops were injured in the successful hostage rescue mission.

By Howard Altman

4 years ago

Victory at a high cost

A Marine veteran and father of a fallen soldier recalls his family's dedication in service to the nation this Sept. 2, V-J Day.

By Henry Black

4 years ago

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US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country

The U.S. said last month it was withdrawing most of its 100 troops from Chad after the government questioned the legality of their operations.

US to withdraw from Chad, Niger amid counterterrorism role questions

The U.S. will relocate most of the forces it's deployed in Chad, and the majority of the U.S. personnel assigned to Niger are also expected to depart.

House rejects Gaetz pitch to withdraw all US forces from Somalia

The House voted against withdrawing U.S. troops from Somalia, and an AFRICOM unfunded priorities list requests additional funding to review troop levels.

How the family of the ‘3212’ soldier who fell in Niger grappled with false and misleading information

ABC News investigative reporter James Gordon Meek describes how the family of a fallen soldier struggled with false and misleading information about the investigation into their loved one’s death.

Investigative journalist seeks to uncover the truth behind fatal 2017 Niger ambush in documentary

ABC News' James Gordon Meek's new documentary — 3212 Un-redacted — hits Hulu Nov. 11, after spending three years uncovering what he claims is the truth behind the fatal ambush of a team of Army Green Berets in Tongo Tongo, Niger, on Oct. 4, 2017.

Upcoming ABC News documentary examines deadly 2017 Niger attack

ABC News launches the trailer for its upcoming investigation into the deaths of four soldiers in a 2017 ambush in Niger.

Reflections on trust from father of fallen Green Beret on 4th anniversary of deadly Niger ambush

“Trust” takes many forms.

France says leader of group behind 2017 deaths of four US troops in Niger killed

Rumors of the militant leader’s death had circulated for weeks in Mali, though authorities in the region had not confirmed it.

US Africa Command says one of its drones, an apparently armed Gray Eagle, malfunctioned in Niger

AFRICOM officials say one of their drones malfunctioned and is on the ground in Niger.

Remember what veterans have sacrificed for the freedoms we enjoy

A Marine Corps veteran recalls painful memories from his service and the loss of his son in an ambush in Niger.

SEAL Team 6 rescues American hostage in Nigeria

No troops were injured in the successful hostage rescue mission.

Victory at a high cost

A Marine veteran and father of a fallen soldier recalls his family's dedication in service to the nation this Sept. 2, V-J Day.

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