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U.S. Carries Out Strike Against Islamic State Militants in Nigeria
26
Dec

U.S. Carries Out Strike Against Islamic State Militants in Nigeria

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The United States carried out a strike against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government, according to U.S. officials and the military. President Donald Trump said the operation targeted militants accused of attacking civilians in the region. “Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched […]

U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State Militants in Nigeria
26
Dec

U.S. Launches Airstrikes Against Islamic State Militants in Nigeria Who Targeted Christians

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The United States has carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, U.S. officials confirmed, marking a rare but coordinated military action between Washington and Abuja. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strikes were conducted in coordination with Nigerian authorities in Sokoto State and resulted in the deaths of multiple Islamic State fighters. […]