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Bundeswehr Withdraws from Air Hub in Niger Amid Failed ...
2024-07-06 23:59:41
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Bundeswehr Withdraws from Air Hub in Niger Amid Failed Negotiations

The German Bundeswehr is withdrawing from its air force base in Niger following failed negotiations with the coup plotters in Niamey regarding continued operations. The air hub, crucial for the UN mission in Mali, saw an investment of 120 million euros from Germany.

However, disagreements on legal immunity for German soldiers led to the decision to close the base by August 31st. This move signifies Germany's exit from its last military base in West Africa, with concerns rising over Russia's increasing influence in the region.

The failed negotiations have prompted a reassessment of Germany's military cooperation and capacity-building projects in Niger.

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DER SPIEGEL
6. Juli 2024 um 12:19

Air hub in West Africa: Bundeswehr withdraws from Niger - DER SPIEGEL

Politics
The Bundeswehr is withdrawing from its air force base in Niger, as Berlin could not agree with the putschists in Niamey on the continued operation. The base served the Bundeswehr as an air hub for the UN mission in Mali, which ended last year. Now the Bundeswehr has to leave the base by the end of August. The federal government fears that Russia could take over the base, as it has recently expanded its influence in the region.
Tagesschau - Internationale Nachrichten aus aller Welt
6. Juli 2024 um 13:56

Negotiations Failed German Air Force Base in Niger to be Closed

Politics
After the military coup in Niger, the Bundeswehr was unable to reach an agreement with the coup plotters on the legal immunity of German soldiers. Therefore, the Bundeswehr will close its air transport base in Niamey by August 31st and repatriate the soldiers to Germany. The German government has re-evaluated its cooperation with Niger and decided not to pursue further military cooperation and capacity-building projects.
n-tv.de
6. Juli 2024 um 13:42

Reassessment of the Situation: German Armed Forces Abandon Military Base in Niger - n-tv.de

Politics
The German Armed Forces will abandon their air transport base in Niger, as the German government was unable to reach a status-of-forces agreement with the military government. A sticking point was the immunity of German soldiers. The base was a logistical hub for the concluded UN mission in Mali, but it still offers options for action in the strategically important region. Russia has been increasingly militarily active in the region.
Deutsche Welle
6. Juli 2024 um 14:00

Germany abandons air transport base in Niger

Politics
The Bundeswehr will abandon its air transport base in Niger, as the federal government was unable to reach an agreement with the coup plotters in the country on legal immunity for German soldiers. The base has so far been the logistical hub for the UN mission in Mali. With the withdrawal, Germany is losing its last base in West Africa, while Russia is gaining influence in the region.
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