The United States is preparing to withdraw about 200 troops from Nigeria as part of its counterterrorism mission, following reported gains against Islamist militants. According to the New York Times, the Pentagon plans to pull the troops out by late September, winding down the larger US military deployment. The troops were deployed earlier this year to support Nigerian forces through intelligence, training, and other counterterrorism activities. American and Nigerian officials said the deployment produced significant results, though small teams of trainers and intelligence analysts are expected to remain.
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