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Djibouti has allowed the U. S. military, as well as other nations, access to its port and airport facilities.

The Djiboutian Government has been very supportive of U. S. and Western interests, particularly during the Gulf crisis of 1990-91 and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

In 2002, Djibouti agreed to host a U. S. military presence at Camp Lemonnier, a former French Foreign Legion base outside the capital that now houses approximately 3, 500 American personnel.

U. S. service members provide humanitarian support and development and security assistance to people and governments of the Horn of Africa and Yemen.

As a victim of past international terrorist attacks, President Guelleh continues to take a very proactive position against terrorism.