This human rights assessment has been prepared in anticipation of Niger’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR), scheduled for April-May 2026. The analysis focuses on the nation’s progress—or lack thereof—in implementing recommendations from its last UPR, particularly regarding arbitrary detentions, illegal arrests, the plight of human rights defenders, and press freedom.
The report also scrutinizes Niger’s domestic legal framework in relation to freedom of expression and media rights, highlighting critical gaps and ongoing violations under the current political climate.
