Niger: Authorities failing to uphold their commitment to respect human rights since military coup

By Amnesty International

The Nigerien military-led authorities have failed to uphold their commitment to respect human rights and protect civil liberties, said Amnesty International in a new report documenting the clampdown on former regime officials and critical voices since the July 2023 coup. The report, “Niger: Threatened and Brought to Heel: Human Rights and Civic Space under pressure since the […] The post Niger: Authorities failing to uphold their commitment to respect human rights since military coup appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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