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Jihadism as a Driver of Local Conflicts: Examining Non-State Violent Orders in Tillabéri, Niger

Megatrends Working Paper 2023 06, 24.07.2023, 14 Pages

doi:10.18449/2023MTA-WP06

Jihadist groups such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS have gained influence in Niger's Tillabéri region, mobilising local populations with promises of protection and creating opportunities for social upheaval. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for effective political intervention in fragile contexts.

Security forces on their way to Ouallam, Niger.

Security forces on a main road towards Ouallam in Niger's Tillabéri region.

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