US forces came under attack last Wednesday in the West African nation of Niger — with 4 Green Berets killed and two others wounded ....
The commandos were likely targeted by Al Qaeda’s North African branch, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
The deaths mark the first time that American soldiers have died while training armed forces in Niger.
The US military has been in the country providing training and security assistance to Nigerien soldiers following the rise of the ISIS-affiliated Boko Haram terror group and al Qaeda.
Terrorists have maintained a strong presence in the region since at least 2014
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- trumpnation2020 and 2 others liked.@POTUS spoke to the families of those KIA in Niger to offer condolences on behalf of the country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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