Soldiers from the 3rd Special Forces Group were assisting their Nigerien counterparts with counterterrorism training when they came under attack in a remote part of the country. Sign Up You agree to receive occasional updates and special offers for The New York Times's products and services. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyThe government of President Mahamadou Issoufou of Niger has proved to be a stalwart partner in the United States’ counterterrorism campaign in the Sahel. About a dozen Army Special Forces conduct, train and advise missions at any given time in the country, and just under 100 American military personnel help operate drone operations from the country. The United States is building a $50 million drone base in Agadez, Niger.

Source: New York Times October 04, 2017 23:35 UTC