Human Rights Watch urges Niger to protect civilians against IS attacks | International

ABIDJAN, Sept 10, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Nigerien authorities must "do more to protect" civilians against deadly attacks by the Islamic State Sahel Province, Human Rights Watch said Wednesday. Niger is ruled by a military junta led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, who came to power after a coup in July 2023. The country is facing deadly jihadist attacks on all sides -- from Boko Haram near Lake Chad in the east, and from groups linked to Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group in the western Tillaberi region. In the western area bordering Burkina Faso and Mali, which are also ensnared in jihadist violence, HRW said the Islamist militant group has "summarily executed" more than 127 villagers and Muslim worshippers during five...