Hunters in Niger face restricted hunting range due to increasing Islamist violence.

Hunters in Niger, like Abdou Kouda, lament the loss of hunting range due to rising Islamist violence in the region. A decade-long fight with insurgents has led to authorities limiting hunters' movements, making it difficult for them to obtain permission to hunt. Before the violence, hunters could freely roam the sandy steppes, but now, insecurity prevents them from doing so.

March 15, 2024
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