Ultimately, as many as half of the 1,100 troops stationed in Niger could be pulled from the country, two officials said.
A final decision to withdraw troops from Niger has not yet been made, the officials said, and the number of troops that could leave has not been determined.
But a transfer of troops from one base to another could compel the military to pull some troops from Niger.
The removal of some troops from Niger could start in the coming weeks, one official said, and the pace at which it happens depends on conditions on the ground.
In addition, some troops from Air Base 101 near the capital of Niamey would relocate to Air Base 201 in Agadez.
Persons:
Biden, Sabrina Singh
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CNN, US, Pentagon, Air Base, Politico, Defense Department, Nigerien
Locations:
Niger, Niamey, Agadez, Mali, Burkina Faso