UN human rights chief condemns mosque attack in Niger that killed 44 during prayers.

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, condemned an attack on a mosque in Niger that killed 44 worshippers and injured 20 others. The assault, carried out by an ISIL affiliate, targeted the mosque during Friday prayers, setting a market and homes on fire. Türk called for an impartial investigation and urged the Nigerien authorities to improve security and protect civilians, as the Sahel region faces increasing violence linked to armed groups.