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Eighteen months following the coup d’état on July 26, 2023, which ousted elected President Mohamed Bazoum, the CNSP military administration is intensifying its control over Niger. A recent investigation by Amnesty International, published on March 18, details a troubling landscape of forced arrests, unlawful detentions, media crackdowns, and the prohibition of political parties. The report, […]
Click to expand Image Beyond being neighbors in the Sahel region of Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger share at least three significant commonalities. First, all three nations are currently governed by military juntas. Second, these military regimes are responsible for severe human rights violations, including various atrocities. Violence against civilians during ongoing conflicts is […]
BURKINA-MALI-NIGER Repression to mask failure Widespread crackdowns, arbitrary arrests, detentions, and severe restrictions on fundamental freedoms characterize the current climate in the AES military regimes. These governments grapple with profound legitimacy crises, making the environment increasingly challenging for human rights advocates and media outlets. Those who seize power by force often face the […]
Since the military takeover on July 26, 2023, the governing authorities in Niger have arbitrarily detained numerous former government officials and stifled independent media outlets and peaceful opposition, as reported by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. These authorities must promptly release all individuals held for politically motivated reasons and ensure adherence to due process […]
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, the President of the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), Maty El Hadj Moussa, inaugurated a significant regional conference in Niamey. This summit focused on establishing robust mechanisms for the protection of human rights within the Sahel, particularly addressing the security challenges faced in the tri-border area encompassing Burkina Faso, Mali, […]
In the complex landscape of African geopolitics, Vladimir Poutine and his allies have strategically cultivated a network of local influencers to amplify pro-Kremlin narratives across the continent. At the heart of this operation is Evgueni Prigojine, a close associate of the Russian president and financier of the Wagner Group, whose influence extends through shadowy organizations […]
Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council draws to a close, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and its partners within the SOS-Torture Network urgently call upon the Special Rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples and all Council members to direct specific attention towards the Peul populations in Burkina Faso. These […]
The interpretation of a coup d’état often shifts, influenced by the international community’s various interests and the endorsements of neighboring states. In Burkina Faso, the selection of Transitional President Michel Kafando was deemed unconstitutional. For at least twelve months, Burkina Faso will operate under newly established, provisional institutions. Like pieces in a meticulously assembled construction, […]