Pentagon justifies military expansion in Africa as key to ‘global strategy’
Published time: 24 Oct, 2017 03:48
Edited time: 24 Oct, 2017 07:59
The Pentagon is calling for an increase in the US military footprint in Africa, where there are over 6,000 troops currently stationed. This as a top general confirms the four US soldiers killed in Niger were ambushed by an Islamic State-affiliate.
Speaking from the Pentagon on Monday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford told reporters that US troops in Niger do not go on patrol with local forces unless the chances of enemy combat are “unlikely.” He confirmed the four US service members killed in the October 4 ambush were taken by surprise when they were attacked by a group of 50 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).
Pentagon justifies military expansion in Africa as key to ‘global strategy’
by Ragnarok
Oct 24, 2017
Pentagon justifies military expansion in Africa as key to ‘global strategy’
Speaking from the Pentagon on Monday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford told reporters that US troops in Niger do not go on patrol with local forces unless the chances of enemy combat are “unlikely.” He confirmed the four US service members killed in the October 4 ambush were taken by surprise when they were attacked by a group of 50 militants affiliated with the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL).
https://www.rt.com/usa/407588-niger-dunford-africa-troops/