Demobilization – 2001
2001
Intermediate Implementation 
A news report on the former combatants suggested that 3,750 former fighters from different rebel movements were registered by Niger’s Commission on Peace Restoration. United Nations Volunteers (UNV) began a two-year training program in March 2001 to promote peace in the southeastern Diffa region and the socio-economic reintegration of former anti-government rebels in the area.1 Similarly, France also provided financial support of US $130,000 to Niger as part of its ongoing support for the reintegration into civilian life of former fighters who participated in an armed rebellion in the southeastern region of Diffa.2