Militants conflict in Niger leaves children in limbo
Pupils stand in the Sakoira school courtyard in the Tillaberi region of Niger on January 25, 2023. Around half Niger's population of about 25 million is aged under 15 — yet 40 percent of children are not officially registered after their birth. PHOTO | OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT | AFP
After fleeing the militants who threatened their remote village, Aichata Hassan had no idea that another mighty challenge lay ahead: proving to the authorities that her 12-year-old daughter existed.
