September 10, 2025
Niger: Islamist Armed Group Executes Civilians, Burns Homes
Despite Warnings of Attacks, Army Repeatedly Fails to Protect Villagers
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Armed Islamist groups - including Boko Haram and groups affiliated with the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) - have expanded their operations in Niger's western and southeastern regions. In response to their attacks, Nigerien security forces have demonstrated inconsistent regard for human rights and have been implicated in serious abuses against civilians.
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August 11, 2021
Niger: Surging Atrocities by Armed Islamist Groups
Over 420 Civilians Killed During Attacks, Massacres in 2021
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February 27, 2018
Algeria: New Wave of Deportations
Allegations of Beatings in Round-Ups of Sub-Saharan Migrants
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July 25, 2025
Sahel Region: African Union Appoints Special Envoy
Opportunity to Boost AU Engagement, Promote Human Rights
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July 23, 2025
Niger: Two Years On, Ex-President Still Arbitrarily Detained
Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum and His Wife
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July 7, 2025
Prominent Activist Remains Detained in Niger
Authorities Should Release Moussa Tiangari, Stop Harassing Civil Society
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April 4, 2025
Niger Junta’s Release of Detainees Falls Short
Dozens Set Free but Ex-President Bazoum, Others Remain Wrongfully Imprisoned
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February 21, 2025
A Bleak Future for Democracy in Niger
National Commission Calls for a Minimum 5-year Transition, Amnesty for Coup Leaders
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February 12, 2025
UN Calls on Niger Junta to Free Former President
Authorities Should Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum, Other Political Detainees
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February 4, 2025
Sahel States’ Withdrawal from ECOWAS Undermines Accountability
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger End Citizens’ Access to West African Regional Court
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January 16, 2025
West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts
Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Fewer Opportunities for Justice
