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What It Will Take To Stop Gang Violence And Promote Stability

In recent years, an Islamic State branch has deepened its influence in rural Tillabery, near Niger’s border with Mali. Women there have long navigated difficult conditions, but the jihadists have made things worse. Niamey and partners should undertake initiatives to help women overcome these challenges.

The Arakan Army, an ethnic Rakhine group, is carving out a proto-state on the Myanmar-Bangladesh border. Fighting with regime forces has taken a heavy toll on civilians, including Rohingya. The Arakan Army, communal leaders and outside powers all have roles to play in fostering stability. 

UN sanctions are under increasing scrutiny as a result of heightened tensions among Security Council member states. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Maya Ungar explains why some governments are pushing to scale back these punitive measures as others fight to preserve their core elements.

Au Tchad, les violences agropastorales ont atteint un niveau sans précédent ces dernières années, renforçant la perception d’un clivage entre le nord et le sud du pays. Elu en mai dernier, le président Mahamat Déby devrait faire de la résolution de ces conflits l’une des priorités de son mandat.

On Our Radar scans conflicts and crises around the globe every week and features some of the hotspots Crisis Group's analysts are closely watching. Whether an under-reported trend or a headline-grabbing development, our field experts explain why it matters or what should be done. 

Moldovan officials are worried that Russia may try manipulating divisions between the capital and two dissident regions ahead of October polls. These fissures have widened as Chisinau draws closer to the West. To reduce frictions, the government should reach out anew to the regional authorities.

In August 2021, as foreign troops departed, Taliban insurgents seized power in Kabul, bringing the country back under their rule. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Graeme Smith, drawing upon Crisis Group’s research across Afghanistan, assesses the regime’s record and its implications for international policy.

Interim government under Yunus is off to a promising start but must tackle entrenched interests.

In this video, Bram Ebus, Crisis Group's Andes Region expert delves into the rise of organised crime in the vast jungle region where the borders of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru converge.