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Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West
February 12, 2026
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:

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Niger: Islamist Armed Group Massacres Villagers in West

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(Nairobi) - An Islamist armed group has killed 30 civilians, including 4 children, and 5 captured combatants in two attacks in western Niger since January 18, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. The attacks by the Islamic State in the Sahel (IS Sahel) are unlawful and apparent war crimes. . . .

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