Report 20201101A
Date
November 01, 2020
Administration
Donald TrumpLocation
NigeriaWas 4(a)(1) Triggered? (Hostilities/Imminent Hostilities)
Insufficient information to infer from report
Was 4(a)(2) Triggered? (Combat- Equipped Introduction)
Yes, stated or used terms in statute
Was 4(a)(3) Triggered? (Substantial Enlargement)
No, as described in/inferred from report
Joint/Coalition Mission
No
Article 51 Report to UN
Not applicable because no self-defense claim
Purpose/Mission
Rescue/Hostage recoveryDetails: “to rescue Mr. Philippe Walton, a United States citizen.”
Domestic Legal Authority
Constitution (Art. II)Details: “I directed this action consistent with my responsibility to protect United States citizens both at home and abroad and in furtherance of United States national interests, pursuant to my constitutional authority as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive.”
Claimed International Legal Basis
UnknownEstimated Scope/Duration
Scope/duration specified
Details: “on October 30, 2020, United States forces conducted an operation… These forces departed Nigeria on October 31, 2020, successfully completing the operation.”
Type of Enemy or Mission
Rescue/Evacuation of nationalsDetails: “his captors”
Military Activity
Use of ground forcesDetails: “The operation was undertaken by a small number of combat equipped United States forces"
US Casualties Reported
No
Details: "No United States military personnel were injured or killed during the operation."
Non-US Casualties Reported
Unknown
