Arbitrary Arrests and Crackdown on Media and Dissent in Niger The Current Situation Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, Nigerien authorities have engaged in a troubling pattern of arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and suppression of peaceful dissent. According to reports by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]
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Amnesty International Urges Niger to Release Detained Journalist Samira Sabou
Enforced Disappearance of Samira Sabou Highlights Press Freedom Issues in Niger Concerns Raised by Amnesty International Amnesty International has expressed deep concern over the enforced disappearance of journalist and blogger Samira Sabou in Niger. Sabou was taken from her home on September 30th by masked men claiming to be members […]
Protecting the Safety and Rights of Detained President in Niger
Niger: Detained President and Family Denied Basic Rights Introduction The Human Rights Watch has called on the military coup leaders in Niger to ensure the safety and well-being of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and others who have been arbitrarily detained. The military is urged to respect fundamental human […]
Addressing the Crisis in Niger: Ending Illegal Administrative Detentions and Arbitrary Arrests
Amnesty International Urges Niger to Protect Human Rights Amidst Ongoing Arrests Introduction In the wake of the recent arrests of President Mohamed Bazoum, Interior Minister Hama Amadou Souley, and other political leaders, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Habibatou Gologo, has called on the new authorities […]
Democracy Under Threat: Assessing Rights in Post-Coup Niger
Report: Niger‘s Rights at Risk Since Military Coup On July 26, 2023, a military coup took place in Niger, overthrowing the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. The self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) announced the coup on national television, dissolving the constitution, suspending institutions, and closing […]