Niger: Two Years On, Ex-President Still Arbitrarily Detained

Immediately Release Mohamed Bazoum and His Wife Authorities in Niger should immediately release former President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains arbitrarily detained two years after he was ousted in a military coup, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 26, 2023, Nigerien army officers of the self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (Conseil […]

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Niger: Ensure Safety, Rights of Detained President

Mohamed Bazoum, Family Members Denied Food, Basic Services, Legal Counsel Military coup leaders in Niger should ensure the safety and well-being of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum, his family, and others arbitrarily detained, Human Rights Watch said today. The military should respect fundamental human rights, including by releasing all those arbitrarily detained, and bring about a swift transition […]

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