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The Digest:

The United States has conducted a series of air strikes against ISIS-linked terrorists in Sokoto State, northwestern Nigeria, at the request of Nigerian authorities.

Key Points:
  • The strikes targeted the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP).
  • US Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed the operation was carried out with Nigeria’s consent.
  • President Donald Trump announced the action on Truth Social, calling it “powerful and deadly.”
  • He cited the protection of Christians as a key motivation for the intervention.
  • Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated the strikes were part of “structured security cooperation.”
  • The government emphasized that all operations prioritize civilian protection and national sovereignty.
  • This follows Trump’s earlier threats to intervene militarily if attacks on Christians continued.
This operation marks a significant moment in cross-border security collaboration, blending sovereignty, strategy, and international politics in the ongoing war against terror in the Sahel.

Sources: CNN, BBC, AFRICOM

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