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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September 3, 2026
Prominent Niger Journalist Feared Forcibly Disappeared
Moussa Kaka Went Missing After Leaving Radio Station
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July 23, 2026
Niger: 3 Years of Military Rule Deepens Human Rights Crisis
Security Threat Spurs Crackdown on Political Opposition, Civil Society, Media
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July 2, 2026
Sahel Countries’ Withdrawal From ICC Betrays Victims
Governments Should Urge Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger to Reverse Decision
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June 26, 2026
UN Urges Niger’s Junta to Free Leading Human Rights Defender
Authorities Should Immediately Release Moussa Tiangari and Others Arbitrarily Detained
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June 15, 2026
Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality
Action Highlights Repression, Increases Risk of Statelessness
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June 3, 2026
Security Cooperation with Niger Overlooks Rights Violations
US and Italian Military Assistance Should Promote Civilian Protection, Accountability
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March 13, 2026
European Parliament Urges Niger to Free Detained Ex-President
Growing Global Concern Over Mohamed Bazoum’s Wrongful Detention
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February 12, 2026
Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West
Strengthen Civilian Protection, Accountability for Atrocities
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February 9, 2026
Niger: Military Drone Strike Kills 17 Civilians
Investigate Indiscriminate Attack in Tillabéri Region; Compensate Victims, Families
