Niger: 3 Years of Military Rule Deepens Human Rights Crisis

Human Rights Watch has reported on the situation in Niger, where a military junta has been in power for three years. The junta, led by Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, seized power from the elected government of President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023. Since then, the military authorities have consolidated their power and weakened institutions that could hold them accountable. This has led to intensified repression and a deepening of the human rights crisis in Niger. Further details on the situation are available from Human Rights Watch, which has been monitoring the situation and reporting on the developments in Niger.