Human rights groups and international monitors are calling on Niger’s military authorities to end the detention of human rights defender Moussa Tchangari. According to the accounts published by Premium Times, Tchangari is arrested at his home in Niamey on 3 December 2024 by plain-clothed officers, and is later charged with offences described as “criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise,” “undermining national defence,” and “intelligence with enemy powers.” The publications also state that advocates view the charges as baseless and politically motivated, and that Tchangari and other detainees remain in prison. The reports say supporters are urging Niger to comply with international legal obligations and to respect fundamental human rights. The calls include requests for the immediate release of Tchangari, alongside other detainees held under similar circumstances. The reporting frames the issue as part of broader concerns about due process and the use of national-security-related charges against civil society actors. The sources do not provide details on evidence presented in court or official responses from Niger’s authorities.
Rights groups urge Niger to release Moussa Tchangari amid detention over terror-related charges
Human rights groups and international monitors are calling on Niger’s military authorities to end the detention of human rights defender Moussa Tchangari. According to the accounts published by Premiu...
- Moussa Tchangari, a human rights defender, is arrested at his home in Niamey on 3 December 2024 by plain-clothed officers.
- Niger’s authorities later charge him with offences including “criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise,” “undermining national defence,” and “intelligence with enemy powers.”
- Human rights groups and international monitors call for his immediate release.
- The calls say the charges are baseless and politically motivated and that detainees remain in prison.
- Advocates urge Niger to uphold international-law obligations and respect fundamental human rights.
On 3 December, 2024, my good friend and comrade, Moussa Tchangari, was arrested at his home in Niamey by plain-clothed officers. He was later charged with “criminal association in connection with a terrorist enterprise,” “undermining national defence,” as well as “intelligence with enemy powers.” It has been very painful to me ever since because he […] The post General Tiani: The arbitrary detention of human rights defender Moussa Tchangari must end, By Jibrin Ibrahm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
4 hours agoI join the UN working group, Amnesty International and the others calling on Niger’s military authorities to immediately release Tchangari and the other detainees who are languishing in prison due to baseless and politically motivated charges. The authorities in Niamey should uphold their obligations under international law and ensure respect for fundamental human rights, including […] The post General Tchiani: The arbitrary detention of human rights defender Moussa Tchangari must end, By Jibrin Ibrahm appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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