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Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 years

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Briefings

Algeria approved a resolution to deploy troops to Niger, marking the first foreign military presence in over 50 years. This follows decades of delays in building the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline between Algiers and Niamey, which is currently facing persistent attacks by armed groups near the border.

Key points

• Algeria's parliament approved a resolution to send troops to Niger, making the first time Algerian soldiers will be deployed abroad since the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
• The deployment coincides with the construction of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, which has faced decades of delays despite ongoing efforts to secure the route.

Context

Niger faces persistent attacks by armed groups, including near its border with Algeria. The deployment comes as Algiers and Niamey are building the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline after decades of delays.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the parliament resolution and pipeline construction context. Specific troop numbers, deployment dates, or exact attack timelines are not provided in the source.

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