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Following the military coup that took place in Niger on July 26, 2023, international reactions were swift. Key organizations such as ECOWAS, the AU, and nations including the USA, France, …
Benin’s opposition challenges government on potential Niger military action Read More
Strengthening human rights safeguards in the Sahel under escalating threats In a significant move to bolster human rights protections, a regional conference was launched in Niamey under the leadership of …
Regional conference on human rights protection mechanisms in the Sahel amid rising insecurity Read More
soaring measles cases surge in Niger amid vaccination gaps may 19, 2021 insightful reads on related topics vaccination strategies: protecting the most vulnerable related operations in Niger pediatric care in …
Soaring measles cases surge in Niger amid vaccination gaps Read More
Statement As the 45th session of the Human Rights Council nears its conclusion, the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) and its SOS-Torture Network partners are appealing to the Special Rapporteur …
Burkina Faso: urgent call for action on severe human rights abuses against the fulani Read More
Burkina Faso launches nationwide polio vaccination drive in seven regions health The Ministry of Health in Burkina Faso, in partnership with UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO), launched an …
Polio vaccination campaign launched in seven regions of Burkina Faso Read More
Reports of forced disappearances and summary executions against local populations by military forces in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are increasingly prevalent. These allegations, directed at soldiers actively engaged in …
Un expresses alarm over mounting human rights abuse allegations against Sahel armies Read More
The interpretation of a coup d’état frequently shifts, influenced by the geopolitical interests of the international community and endorsed by neighboring states. In this context, the “designation” of Transitional President …
Burkina Faso’s political transition: navigating the post-compaoré era Read More