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Niger’s junta has released about 50 individuals, primarily former ministers from the ousted government, following national conference recommendations. Ousted President Bazoum remains detained, amid renewed promises from junta leader Tiani …
Niger Junta Releases Former Ministers While Ousted President Remains Detained Read More
Niger’s military junta, in power since the July 2023 coup, is consolidating authoritarian control by repressing dissent, silencing civil society, and ruling by decree. Human rights violations are prevalent, highlighted …
Niger’s Ruling Junta Intensifies Authoritarian Control Over the Nation Read More
Niger has experienced significant turmoil since the July 2023 coup that ousted President Bazoum, leading to severe repression of dissent, arbitrary detentions, and a crackdown on media freedoms. Political opposition …
Niger in Turmoil: Repression, Media Crackdown, and Human Rights Violations Read More
Niger’s transition to democracy faces severe setbacks as a national commission proposes a minimum five-year transition period, following the military coup ousting President Bazoum. The commission recommends the dissolution of …
Challenges to Democracy in Niger Amid Military Control Read More