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Sahel Security Forces Accused of Extrajudicial Killings

Security forces in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have been accused of committing a rising number of extrajudicial killings in their battle against jihadist groups in the Sahelian region. The UN Mission in Mali says in Mali, soldiers allegedly conducted 101 executions, 32 forced disappearances, and 32 cases of torture in the first three months of the year, an overall increase compared to the end of 2019.

West Africa: Sahelian Security Forces Accused of Hundreds of Extrajudicial Killings

The New Humanitarian, 5 May 2020

'The security forces are mandated to protect, and protect equally.' Read more »

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G5 Sahel - a political initiative

West Africa: UNHCR Condemns Attacks Against Malian Refugees by Burkina Faso Security Forces

VOA, 4 May 2020

The United Nations refugee agency is calling for an investigation into a violent attack against Malian refugees on May 2 by Burkina Faso security forces, which left dozens… Read more »
Africa: Fear Reigns in Sahel Region Amid U.S. Military Drawdown Plan

DW, 28 February 2020

The annual US-led military exercise Flintlock is underway in Mauritania amid concerns that the US will draw down its military in Africa. In response, France and Germany are pushing… Read more »
West Africa: Sahel Militaries Need Better Governance to Face the Terror Threat

ISS, 26 February 2020

Terror attacks on soldiers in Sahel states are raising questions about these armies' ability to withstand extremist threats and protect their populations. A total of 271 soldiers… Read more »
West Africa: Is Counter-Terrorism History Repeating Itself in Lake Chad Basin?

ISS, 15 April 2020

Chad’s retaliation against Boko Haram is unprecedented but hard lessons show that solutions must be holistic and sustainable. Read more »