Is The Trump Travel Ban The Reason Why Chad Is Withdrawing Their Forces Fron Niger In The Fight Against Boko Haram?

Reuters: Chad withdraws troops from fight against Boko Haram in Niger

NIAMEY/DAKAR (Reuters) - Chad has withdrawn hundreds of troops from neighbouring Niger, where they were helping local forces fight Boko Haram Islamist militants, humanitarian sources and officials said.

The pull-out over the past two weeks could weaken a region-wide struggle against the militants who have killed tens of thousands of people, forced many more to flee and triggered a humanitarian crisis.

There was no immediate explanation or comment from defence officials in Chad.

But the move came a month after the vast central African country complained about an unexpected U.S. travel ban imposed on its nationals. Chad warned at the time the order could affect its security commitments - which include its involvement in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram.

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Update: After Trump Travel Ban, Chad Pulls Troops From Boko Haram Fight in Niger (Newsweek)

WNU Editor: Blaming the "Trump travel ban" on why Chad has withdrawn its forces from Niger is a bit of stretch. Chad has been slowly withdrawing its forces from Niger since last year. They are also suffering a financial crunch .... falling oil prices and their own domestic problems has forced the government of Chad to focus on their own domestic problems.