Niger’s military rulers order ‘general mobilisation’ against armed groups

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera and AgenciesDecember 28, 2025 at 03:23 PM

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In December 2025, Niger's military rulers, who seized power in a 2023 coup, declared a "general mobilisation" to combat armed groups operating throughout the country. The government authorized the requisition of people, property, and services to bolster national defense. This decision expands emergency powers, requiring citizens to comply with call-up orders and measures for homeland defense. The stated aim is to protect the population and preserve national territory amidst ongoing attacks by groups affiliated with al-Qaeda, ISIL (ISIS), Boko Haram, and ISWAP. Niger has faced over a decade of deadly armed conflict, resulting in nearly 2,000 deaths.

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Al-Qaeda 60% ISIS 60% Mohamed Bazoum 70% Niger ×480%

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general mobilisation 100% armed groups 90% military rulers 80% requisition 70% national territory 60% political violence 50% security forces 50% coup 40%