Niger
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Niger Military Regime Says It Is Regaining Control After Mutiny Attempt
On Saturday, August 29, Niger’s military regime made an announcement. It said it was “progressively regaining control.” This came after a mutiny attempt by rogue soldiers. Heavy gunfire broke out…
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‘Witch-hunt’ in Niger as military regime rounds up LGBTQ+ population.
Niger has launched a crackdown on LGBTQ+ people following the introduction of a new penal code earlier this year. According to local media, authorities have arrested up to 40 people,…
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Death, distrust, and desperation: The unending saga of Sudanese refugees trapped in northern Niger
The deep desert of northern Niger has become a site of immense human suffering and institutional gridlock. For hundreds of Sudanese refugees trapped in a remote humanitarian center fifteen kilometers…