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Algeria-Niger military deployment 2026
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Algeria's military deployment to Niger explained
Algerian forces participated in the 1973 Arab-Israeli war.
In September, Algeria severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, accusing Abu Dhabi of repeated hostile and provocative actions.
Approximately 100 Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey in April 2024, bringing equipment and providing training to Nigerien forces.