Islamist insurgency in Niger

thumb|A map of the Islamist insurgency in Niger Since 2015, the border area between Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger has been a hotbed for jihadist forces originating from Mali. The insurgency has taken place in two distinct regions of Niger. In the southwest, the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara and the Nusrat al-Islam have carried out attacks in the tri-border area with Burkina Faso and Mali. Meanwhile, in the southeast, the Islamic State in the West African Province has established control in parts of southern Niger. Quotes By systematically targeting civilians, these armed bandits are reaching a new level of horror and savagery The Niger Government Unlike those groups in the Middle East this group is extremely predatory and doesn't really provide any type of governance function to the population of the Sahel Dr Sandor said ISGS operated differently External links Category:Civil wars of the 21st century Category:Niger Category:Islam and war