Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Chad fallout

President Donald Trump’s decision to place Chad on his revised travel ban shocked experts and former U.S. officials who warned it could have major consequences for the fight against terrorism in Africa.

  Newsweek
And?
Chad warned at the time the order could affect its security commitments - which include its involvement in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram.

[...]

Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants, humanitarian sources and officials said.

[...]

The pull-out over the past two weeks could weaken a region-wide struggle against the militants who have killed tens of thousands of people, forced many more to flee and triggered a humanitarian crisis.

  Reuters
Niger - also where four Green Berets were recently killed in an ambush.

Well, done Most Notable Loser. Well done.

...but hey, do what you want...you will anyway.

No comments: