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Algeria’s upper house approves troop deployment to Niger
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Fighter jets Algeria’s Ministry of Defence said it sent to Niger
Algeria’s Council of the Nation unanimously approved deploying troops to neighbouring Niger. The deployment is expected to involve securing oil facilities and follows a recent military cooperation protocol between the two countries.
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Algeria’s Council of the Nation approved the deployment of troops to Niger.
“The upper house of Algeria’s parliament has unanimously approved the deployment of troops to neighbouring Niger.”
The Council of the Nation approved the deployment unanimously.
“has unanimously approved”
Algeria’s constitution requires both chambers to approve overseas military deployments by a two-thirds majority.
“both chambers of parliament approve it by a two-thirds majority”