Niger Govt tackles trust gap, informant issues in

The Nigerien government has launched a series of measures to close the trust gap between security forces and local communities and to improve the handling of informants. Initiatives include community‑based dialogue forums, training for police and military on human‑rights standards, a new confidential tip‑line, and stricter protocols for protecting informants’ identities. The reforms aim to encourage civilians to share intelligence on insurgent and criminal activity while reducing fear of retaliation and abuse. Views Nigeria