Hundreds rally in Niger’s capital to push for U.S. military departure

Hundreds rallied in Niger’s capital urging the exit of U.S. troops, following the ruling junta’s decision to terminate a military agreement with the United States and accept Russian military instructors- according to Reuters reports. The demonstrators, reminiscent of past anti-French protests, marched through central Niamey waving Nigerien flags, echoing the sentiment that led to the withdrawal of France’s forces after a coup last year.