Algeria Deploys Troops to Niger for First Time Since 1973

• Algeria's parliament approved a resolution to deploy troops to Niger, the first such deployment since 1973.
• The deployment follows a recent defense pact between Algeria and Niger.
• Algeria previously sent forces to support Egypt during the 1973 war.
• The decision was announced by a parliamentary statement on October 25.
• The move aims to strengthen military cooperation between the two neighboring countries.