Escalating repression in west Africa: military regimes’ struggle for legitimacy
In Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, a disturbing pattern of repression is intensifying, appearing to
Press freedom under threat in Niger amid arrests and intimidation
Press freedom in Niger has come under severe threat as transitional authorities escalate intimidation tactics
Mali clamps down on civil society with wave of group dissolutions
Mali’s government escalates crackdown on civil society organizations Click to expand Image In Mali, the
Human rights concerns as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso leave ECOWAS
The decision by Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to withdraw from ECOWAS is expected to
Niger: post-coup authorities imperil fundamental rights
Since the military takeover on July 26, 2023, Nigerien authorities have arbitrarily detained dozens of
Amnesty international demands Niger reveal whereabouts of disappeared journalist samira sabou
Amnesty International has voiced deep alarm following the enforced disappearance of Samira Sabou, a prominent
Niger’s coup: why this sahel crisis reshapes regional dynamics and global responses
The military takeover led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in Niger
Beninese opposition challenges government on potential Niger military intervention
Following the military coup that took place in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions
Bénin’s “les démocrates” urges dialogue amidst Niger’s escalating crisis
The escalating political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from
Regional conference on human rights protection in the Sahel amid insecurity
Strengthening human rights frameworks in the Sahel’s most volatile regions The National Human Rights Commission
Urgent call to protect press freedom in Mali and Burkina Faso
Global coalition urges Mali and Burkina Faso to end press freedom violations A newspaper vendor
Burkina Faso’s military expels French journalists, sparking press freedom alarms
Click to expand Image Une télévision montre le signal coupé de la chaîne France 24,