Eighteen months following the July 26, 2023, coup d’état that ousted the democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum, the military administration known as the CNSP is significantly tightening its control over Niger. A recent report by Amnesty International, released on March 18, documents a troubling pattern of forced disappearances, unlawful detentions,Continue Reading
The military takeover in Niger, orchestrated by General Tiani, which deposed President Bazoum on July 26, marks the latest in a series of destabilizing events across the Sahel. Since 2020, the region has witnessed six coups; Niger’s adds a seventh to this concerning tally. However, the reactions from both regionalContinue Reading
Allegations of severe human rights violations, including forced disappearances and summary executions, are increasingly being leveled against military forces in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. These armies are actively engaged in counter-jihadist operations across the Sahel region, prompting significant alarm from the United Nations. During a Security Council video conferenceContinue Reading