The caseThe possible release of the European citizens taken hostage by ISIS in the SahelReports on the release of the two women, which took place on 10 September, have been put into perspective by the few official comments that have emerged: “The operation, which is complex and highly dangerous, has not yet been successfully completed.” The role of Libyan mediation and the terrorist group’s strategybyShelly Kittleson15 SEP 26
What are we doing in Niamey?First the jihadists (twice), now the coup plotters. Does it still make sense to stay in Niger?Third attack in a year on Base 101 in Niamey. The Russians and Algerians are fighting for economic reasons. Italy is doing so for security reasons. Yet security is going down the drain everywhere in the countrybyLuca Gambardella1 SEP 26
