Partners for Transparency condemns the terrorist attacks that took place in Niger by two suspected jihadists, according to the statements of a security source, yesterday March 23, 2021, in the context of its support for the values of integrity, transparency and the pillars of good governance.

Partners stresses its concern about the targeting of civilians by these terrorist organizations, as reports indicate that the death toll has increased as a result of these recent attacks to 137, and during the past few days another attack took place on civilians in the southwest of the country near the border with the state of Mali, which resulted in At least 58 people were killed.

It also warns of the danger of continuing such terrorist operations on the process of democratic transformation in Niger, which began with President Mohamed Issoufou's refusal to run for a third term and abide by the constitution, and to hold elections in which Mohamed Bazoum won. The result was announced by the Constitutional Court on March 23, 2021, and these attacks occurred in the same manner. Today he confirms that security challenges will be at the top of the challenges facing President Mohamed Bazoum.

Therefore, Partners for Transparency recommends the necessity of working to dry up sources of financing such as these groups, as the elected President Mohamed Bazoum can benefit in this regard from his security experience as he was holding the position of Minister of Interior in the government of ISOF, and also recommends partners the importance of laying the foundations for development in the country On grounds that are far from tribal and ethnic factors that would fuel disputes between members of the same nation, which reflects negatively on the ability to achieve national integration, in a way that benefits these terrorist organizations in one way or another.