7 big questions about the Niger ambush

Published October 24, 2017 5:26pm ET



The Pentagon has now given a more detailed account of the attack on U.S. and Nigerien troops three weeks ago, but there are still many unanswered questions. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Joseph Dunford promises that after a thorough investigation, the families, Congress, and the American people will be briefed.

Here are seven things we still don’t know:

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