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January 29, 2013

Report: U.S. Preparing New Drone Base in Northwest Africa 
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The U.S. military is reportedly preparing a new base in northwest Africa
from which to fly its fleet of drones. According to the New York Times,
the initial plan is to use the drone base for surveillance flights
targeting Islamist militants, but that could turn into missile strikes
later on. If approved, the base would likely be built in Niger. Niger
borders Mali, where the United States is currently aiding a French-led
military operation in the country's north.

 

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