U.S. Troops Launch Drone Base in Niger

DRONE WARS

Officials claim the drones are for surveillance only.

Published Feb. 23 2013 12:18PM EST

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Another country will become home to a U.S. drone base soon, President Obama announced. At least 100 troops have been deployed to Niger to set up a station for unarmed drones.

U.S. Troops Launch Drone Base in Niger

Officials claim the drones are for surveillance only.

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