The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has reported a sharp escalation in terrorist violence across the Sahel and West Africa, with over 3,000 victims recorded between July 1 and November 30, 2024.
The report attributes the intensification of violence to persistent terrorist activities by groups such as the Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) and the Islamic State in the Sahel (formerly EIGS). These groups have carried out numerous deadly attacks, destabilizing the region further.
Despite these challenges, UNOWAS highlighted ongoing regional cooperation efforts aimed at combating terrorism and called for strengthened international support to address the security and humanitarian crisis in the Sahel.
