Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

View Issue TOC

War Crimes Accountability in Niger: A Mixed Methods Investigation within International Criminal Law Contexts in Africa

Abdourahmane Diarra, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Islamic University of Niger, Say
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18916753
Published: March 16, 2010

Abstract

This study explores accountability for war crimes in Niger under international criminal law (ICL), a critical area within African and global legal landscapes. A mixed methods approach was employed, integrating qualitative insights from structured interviews with quantitative data gathered via a survey. Data collection involved face-to-face meetings and online questionnaires distributed across multiple regions of Niger. Findings suggest that while the legal framework for war crimes accountability is in place, its implementation faces significant challenges related to access to justice, particularly affecting marginalized communities such as nomadic herders. The mixed methods study reveals disparities in how ICL mechanisms are perceived and applied across different socio-economic groups within Niger. This highlights the need for tailored legal interventions that address practical barriers to justice. Specific recommendations include enhancing public awareness campaigns, improving access to legal aid services, and strengthening community-based support systems to ensure comprehensive accountability for war crimes victims in Niger.

Full Text:

Read the Full Article

The HTML galley is loaded below for inline reading and better discovery.

How to Cite

Abdourahmane Diarra (2010). War Crimes Accountability in Niger: A Mixed Methods Investigation within International Criminal Law Contexts in Africa. African International Criminal Law (Law/Political Science crossover), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18916753

Keywords

African jurisprudenceconflict lawmixed methodspost-conflict justicequalitative analysisquantitative datavictimology

Research Snapshot

Desktop reading view
Language
EN
Formats
HTML + PDF
Publication Track
Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)
Current Journal
African International Criminal Law (Law/Political Science crossover)

References