Laetitia Bader

“Sometimes in the streets, in marketplaces, also in mining areas which is an important form of livelihood in the region.”

Laetitia Bader · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Bader described how abductions and detentions occurred in streets, marketplaces, and mining areas.

“We found that both former fighters but also civilians – young men, sometimes boys – were being abducted, detained,”

Laetitia Bader · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Human Rights Watch says recruitment allegations extend beyond former fighters to civilians and young people.

“The forced conscription continues to have an impact. Young people continue to try to flee the region not only because of the forced conscription but also the devastating humanitarian situation in the region,”

Laetitia Bader · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25

Bader said the reported recruitment gave young people another reason to flee the region.