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Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger

Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.

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Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.

The troops are expected to protect energy facilities in northern Niger, near the Libyan border.

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