
Niger
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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December 1, 2003
Policy Paralysis
A Call for Action on HIV/AIDS-Related Human Rights Abuses Against Women and Girls in Africa
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January 16, 2025
West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts
Crackdowns on Dissent, Civic Space; Fewer Opportunities for Justice
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December 9, 2024
Niger: Prominent Civil Society Activist Arbitrarily Arrested
Immediately Release Moussa Tiangari; Drop All Charges
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October 15, 2024
Niger Counterterrorism Decree Targets Political Opponents
Junta Provisionally Strips 9 People of Nigerien Nationality
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September 30, 2024
Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights
Suspend Ordinance Until International Human Rights Standards Are Met
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July 25, 2024
Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup
Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending
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June 13, 2024
Niger Court May Lift Immunity of Ex-President After Unfair Proceedings
Mohamed Bazoum Denied Access to Lawyers, Evidence
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March 20, 2024
No Business as Usual at Italy’s G7 Africa Meeting
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February 2, 2024
Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
Authorities Should End Attacks on Press Freedom, Free Expression
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February 2, 2024
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Quit Regional Bloc
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court
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October 26, 2023
Niger: Authorities Putting Rights at Risk
Release Those Arbitrarily Held, Ensure Free Expression, Curtail Violence