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US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission

US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission
BBC World Friday 03 July 2026, 14:00 UTC 1 min read
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The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.

The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.
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