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 UN Condemns ‘Egregious’ Niger Mosque Attack

Lawrence Ankutseby Lawrence Ankutse
March 26, 2025
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UN Condemns 'Egregious' Niger Mosque Attack

Volker Turk

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has strongly condemned the deadly attack on a mosque in Kokorou village, western Niger, where at least 44 worshippers were killed and 20 injured. The terrorist assault, which took place on 21 March, has intensified concerns over the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel region.

According to a statement from Niger’s defence ministry, assailants linked to the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS), an ISIL affiliate, surrounded Fambita Mosque during Friday prayers and opened fire indiscriminately. Reports indicate that the attackers also set fire to a market and several homes in the village.

“The egregious attack on the Fambita Mosque – during Friday prayers in the last 10 days of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan – was clearly intended to cause as many civilian casualties as possible.”  

Volker Türk

He emphasized that the assault constitutes a “stark violation of international human rights law and humanitarian law” and called for an impartial investigation to ensure justice is served.

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The attack is the latest in a series of violent incidents exacerbating the worsening security crisis in the Sahel. Armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL have expanded their influence in the region, particularly since the 2012 Tuareg rebellion in northern Mali. Violence has since spilled into Niger, Burkina Faso, and even coastal West African nations.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has described the Sahel as “ground zero” for one of the world’s most severe security crises. Despite counter-terrorism efforts, terrorism-related deaths in the region have surpassed 6,000 annually for three consecutive years, accounting for more than half of all global fatalities.

Türk warned that the “calculated assault” on the Fambita Mosque should serve as a “wake-up call” to both Nigerien authorities and the international community. “The seriousness of the situation and the widening risks faced by civilians in Niger must not be ignored,” he said.

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Niger’s Counter-Terrorism Measures

The Nigerien government has intensified its counter-terrorism efforts through a combination of domestic policies and international partnerships. Last year, General Abdourahamane Tiani signed Order No. 2024-43, establishing a national database to track individuals and entities suspected of terrorist affiliations. While the government argues this measure provides a legal framework for tackling terrorism, human rights organizations have raised concerns over its broad criteria and the potential risk to civil liberties.

 UN Condemns 'Egregious' Niger Mosque Attack
Soldiers of the Niger army patrol on the border with Nigeria in the south of the country

To combat radicalization within its prison system, Niger has implemented programs to prevent extremist recruitment and enhance the processing of terrorism-related cases. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has supported these efforts, deploying UN Volunteers who have assisted over 1,000 detainees in Niger’s three high-security prisons housing terrorism suspects since 2017.

The government has also reinforced its transportation security measures. In 2015, Niger established the Airport Anti-Trafficking Unit in Niamey to monitor terrorist movements. A second unit is set to launch in Agadez, focusing on private aviation, which is increasingly seen as a security risk.

On the legal front, Niger has amended its penal code and created specialized courts with dedicated prosecutors and investigators trained specifically in handling terrorism cases. These institutional reforms reflect the government’s evolving strategy to counter the persistent terrorist threat in the Sahel region.

Despite these efforts, Niger remains vulnerable to attacks, with civilians frequently bearing the brunt of extremist violence. Türk has urged the Nigerien authorities to take “concrete and meaningful steps” to enhance security while respecting human rights and the rule of law. He also stressed the importance of involving affected communities in the search for lasting solutions to the ongoing crisis.

The Nigerien government now faces immense pressure to balance security and civil liberties. As international scrutiny grows, authorities will need to demonstrate that counter-terrorism policies do not undermine fundamental human rights while ensuring the safety of their citizens. 

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