Niger: Warring Sides Must End Abuses of Civilians
Combatants Engaged in Executions, Rape, and Theft
Niger’s armed forces and the rebel Nigerien Movement for Justice should end abuses against civilians in the conflict in the northern Agadez region of Niger, Human Rights Watch said today. The rebels took up arms in February 2007 over the perceived economic marginalization of Tuaregs. The conflict threatens the livelihoods of tens of thousands in Niger’s vast northern desert areas.
December 19, 2007 Press Release
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Letter to Colin Powell on U.S. Bully Tactics Against International Criminal Court
I am writing to convey our strong dismay over recent U.S. government actions towards the International Criminal Court (ICC).
June 30, 2003 Letter
Niger: Child Soldiers Global Report 2001
From the Coalition to Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
It is not known if there are any under-18s in government armed forces due to lack of information about minimum voluntary
recruitment age. No evidence has emerged regarding the use of children as soldiers in Niger currently.
June 12, 2001 Multi Country Report
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