> "Also, the government of Niger forcefully denounces the condescending attitude accompanied by the threat of retaliation from the head of the American delegation towards the Nigerien government and people," he added.
Pretty harsh. Wonder why they’re mad enough to essentially call a diplomatic delegation a bunch of pricks and bullies and kick them out..
> Abdramane said the status and presence of U.S. troops in Niger was illegal and violated constitutional and democratic rules because, according to the spokesperson, it was unilaterally imposed on the African nation in 2012.
> He said Niger was not aware of the number of U.S. civilian and military personnel on its soil or the amount of equipment deployed and, according to the agreement, the U.S. military had no obligation to respond to any request for help against militants.
Ah, ok. Standard stuff; America never wants partners, it wants deferential vassals.