The ruling military junta in Niger on Saturday canceled “with immediate effect” the military cooperation agreement with the United States, which dates back to 2012, the day after senior American officials paid a three-day visit to Niamey.

“Cancellation of the military agreement”

Amadou Abra Rahman, spokesman for the Nigerien government, said in a statement read on Saturday evening on national television, “The Nigerien government, taking into account the aspirations and interests of the people, decides with all responsibility to cancel with immediate effect the agreement regarding the status of the United States military personnel and civilian employees in the Ministry of Defense.” America on the territory of Niger.”