African rights body raises alarm over treatment of Niger’s Mahamid Arabs
Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.
Rights commission appeals to Niger president over alleged abuses against Mahamid.
The troops are expected to protect energy facilities in northern Niger, near the Libyan border.
Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.
This will be Algeria's first foreign troop deployment in 50 years as the country shifts its military doctrine.
Vote to send forces comes after a recent defence pact between the two neighbouring countries.
The aid workers from Switzerland and Austria are due to fly home on Thursday, reports say.