How did the 1995 cease-fire affect the Tuareg rebellion in Niger?

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The 1995 cease-fire agreement significantly impacted the Tuareg rebellion in Niger by effectively ending much of the fighting that had been gaining momentum in the northern part of the country since the early 1990s.12

Prior to this agreement, the rebellion had created substantial political instability, which notably affected the region surrounding Agadez and hindered local tourism. While the 1995 accord brought a necessary pause to the conflict, the country continued to navigate a fragile peace in the years that followed, marked by subsequent political transitions and further challenges to national stability.312