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5 months ago
US troops to leave Niger by mid-September: Officials
All of the remaining U.S. troops based in Niger will leave the country no later than mid-September, according to U.S. officials and a joint statement from the countries.
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1 year ago
US expresses 'growing concern' for Niger's president amid apparent coup
Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since July 26.
1 year ago
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US expresses 'growing concern' for safety of Niger's president amid apparent coup
The United States expressed "growing concern" for the safety of Niger's democratically elected president who remains under house arrest amid an apparent coup there.
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US officials make contact with Niger's coup leaders
U.S. Department of State spokesperson Matthew Miller said the U.S. had "direct contact" with Nigerien military leaders.
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Vets ask Pentagon leader to take new look at Niger probe after '3212 Unredacted' film
Vets ask Pentagon leader to take new look at Niger probe after the '3212 Unredacted' film aired on Hulu.
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Pentagon's claims of rogue Green Berets challenged in ABC News documentary
ABC News probes the mystery behind the 2017 deaths of four Green Berets in Tongo Tongo, Niger, in the documentary "3212 UN-REDACTED," coming Nov. 11 to Hulu.
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Searching for the truth behind the deaths of 4 US Special Forces soldiers in Niger
ABC News documentary "3212 UN-REDACTED" probes the deaths of four soldiers killed in a 2017 ISIS ambush. Their families accused the Pentagon of lies and betrayal
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ABC News investigates 2017 deadly Green Beret ambush
The families of the four American Green Berets killed in a 2017 ambush by ISIS in Niger accused the Pentagon of allegedly covering up the details of their deaths and mission.
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New film '3212 Unredacted' investigates 2017 ambush of American soldiers in Niger
ABC News’ Ian Pannell spent years digging into why American soldiers were killed in October 2017, and the decisions and mistakes made after a lengthy Pentagon investigation.
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Families blast decision not to punish higher-ranking officers in Niger ambush
The families of four U.S. soldiers, who were killed in the 2017 Niger ambush, are blasting the Pentagon's decision not to punish higher-ranking officers for their role.
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6 years ago
Pentagon orders new, limited review of investigation into deadly 2017 Niger attack
A four-star general is to review the investigation into the deadly, 2017 attack in Niger that killed four soldiers and decide if more disciplinary actions are warranted.
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Commander calls 'integration and training with partnered forces in Niger inadequate'
Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser gave remarks following the investigation of the Oct. 4, 2017, attack that killed four U.S. soldiers.
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Multiple failures led to ambush of American soldiers in Niger: Military Probe
A military probe found failures led to the ambush of American soldiers in Niger.
6 years ago
6 years ago
US soldiers killed in Niger were outgunned, 'left behind' in hunt for ISIS leader
Four Army special operations soldiers killed in action during an ambush in Niger last October were part of a largely inexperienced and lightly-armed team.
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Additional remains of Sgt. La David Johnson found in Niger
Johnson and three other U.S. soldiers were killed in October.
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Niger ambush investigation expected to be complete in January, Pentagon says
The U.S. soldiers were ambushed by an ISIS-affiliated group in Niger in October.
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American troops caught in deadly Niger ambush told to proceed despite mission concerns
The operation in Niger was a kill or capture mission.
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John McCain blames Niger killings on budget cuts: 'We should be embarrassed'
“It’s our responsibility, and we should be embarrassed, at best," he said.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Niger timeline: What we know so far about the deadly attack on US soldiers
The Oct. 4 assault left four U.S. soldiers dead.
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Unanswered questions about the Niger ambush as top general urges patience
Four U.S. soldiers were killed in an ambush earlier this month.
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US intelligence officials examining video of Nigerien militant group
U.S. intelligence officials are examining video of a militant group in Niger, looking for clues to the identity of the men who ambushed and killed four U.S. soldiers.
7 years ago
7 years ago
'He died fighting for his brothers,' Niger ambush survivor says of fallen US soldier
ABC News has learned chilling new details about the Niger mission gone wrong.
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Family of soldier killed in Niger wants to know if 'mistakes were made'
The statement came after the U.S. provided a timeline of the deadly the ambush.
7 years ago
7 years ago
Family of fallen soldier 'speechless' over $25K check from Trump
Trump's promised $25,000 check from July finally arrived.
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TRANSCRIPT: Widow of fallen soldier La David Johnson speaks out
Myeshia Johnson spoke to ABC News about her husband's death
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Widow's claim raises questions of whether military can prevent viewing of loved one's remains
Myesha Johnson said she wasn't allowed to see her husband's body.
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Soldier killed in Niger was famous for bike stunts before the Army
La David Johnson was killed in an ambush.
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Arizona Sen. John McCain: 'We should not be fighting' over Sgt. Johnson's death
McCain was a guest on "The View."
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Why US troops are in Niger
Four U.S. soldiers died in an ambush in the country earlier this month.
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7 years ago
'We don't leave anyone behind': Search for missing soldier never stopped after deadly Niger ambush
Two weeks later, the details of the deadly incident remain unclear.
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Sgt. La David Johnson, soldier killed in Niger, laid to rest in Florida
U.S. Army Sgt. La David Johnson, who was among four American service members killed in Niger earlier this month, was laid to rest in Florida on Saturday.
7 years ago
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New details from Niger ambush: when US troops sensed something wrong
New details about how the Niger ambush unfolded have emerged
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