Algeria Sends Troops to Niger to Protect Energy Interests

Algeria's Parliament has unanimously approved the deployment of military forces to Niger to secure oil facilities, marking a significant shift in the country's military policy abroad. The decision comes amidst strengthening security and military cooperation between Algeria and Niger, following the signing of bilateral agreements and previous joint military operations at Niger's request. The Algerian Parliament approved the deployment of troops to Niger in a closed-door plenary session at the request of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, with the proposal receiving the support of all parliamentary groups. The aim is to protect energy interests and apply the bilateral agreement signed between the two countries.