Niger's military government, which seized power on July 26, 2023, under General Abdourahamane Tchiani, promised

Niger's military government, which seized power on July 26, 2023, under General Abdourahamane Tchiani, promised social, security, and economic improvements. Three years on, progress is mixed. The junta announced a three-year transitional period but still holds power, and the security situation remains fragile.

In the Tillabery region, jihadist attacks are rising, forcing thousands to flee and causing a humanitarian crisis. A resident of Tera, speaking anonymously, told DW that attacks are now more frequent and violent than before the coup, with villages emptied and schools closed. Independent monitor ACLED confirms deterioration, reporting that Tillabery is a hotspot for clashes between Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin and Islamic State in the Sahel Province.

In 2025, nearly 1,200 deaths were recorded in the region. A major attack on July 17 killed at least 16 soldiers and 15 terrorists, according to state media. ACLED's Heni Nsaibia said the death toll in Tillabery is the highest in the central Sahel. A displaced woman told DW, 'We live in makeshift shelters and are defenseless against the elements.