The United States on Friday confirmed that its strikes against jihadist groups in northern Nigeria were launched with the West African country’s approval.
“The Department of War worked with the government of Nigeria to carry out these strikes. These strikes were approved by the government of Nigeria,” a Pentagon official said on condition of anonymity, without saying if Nigeria’s military had been involved.
AFP
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