Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
Pentagon to do new 'narrowly-scoped' review of deadly 2017 Niger ambush
Source: Reuters
WORLD NEWS APRIL 4, 2019 / 5:53 PM / UPDATED 5 HOURS AGO
Pentagon to do new 'narrowly-scoped' review of deadly 2017 Niger ambush
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Thursday it has started a new, “narrowly-scoped” review of a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger, in which four U.S. soldiers were killed, to see whether additional punishments were needed.
The ambush, carried out by a local Islamic State affiliate, brought increased scrutiny of the U.S. counter-terrorism mission in the West African country.
A Pentagon report released late last year found that a series of individual and organizational failures, including a lack of training and situational awareness, contributed to the ambush. While no punishments were made public, lawmakers have expressed concern that junior officers could be blamed for the incident.
“Acting Secretary (Patrick) Shanahan has initiated a new, narrowly-scoped review into the Niger incident,” Pentagon spokeswoman Commander Candice Tresch said. She said a four-star flag officer would lead the review.
-snip-
Pentagon to do new 'narrowly-scoped' review of deadly 2017 Niger ambush
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Thursday it has started a new, “narrowly-scoped” review of a deadly 2017 ambush in Niger, in which four U.S. soldiers were killed, to see whether additional punishments were needed.
The ambush, carried out by a local Islamic State affiliate, brought increased scrutiny of the U.S. counter-terrorism mission in the West African country.
A Pentagon report released late last year found that a series of individual and organizational failures, including a lack of training and situational awareness, contributed to the ambush. While no punishments were made public, lawmakers have expressed concern that junior officers could be blamed for the incident.
“Acting Secretary (Patrick) Shanahan has initiated a new, narrowly-scoped review into the Niger incident,” Pentagon spokeswoman Commander Candice Tresch said. She said a four-star flag officer would lead the review.
-snip-
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-niger/pentagon-to-do-new-narrowly-scoped-review-of-deadly-2017-niger-ambush-idUSKCN1RG2X1