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Niger's ruling junta is doubling down on its demand that US troops withdraw from the country, dealing a blow to Washington's security interests in the Sahel.
Last month, the military leader of the West African nation, General Abdourahamane Tiani ordered US troops to leave after ending a military agreement.
Correspondent Ajeck Mangut reports from neighbouring Nigeria.
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