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Niger Junta Revokes Citizenship of Seven
The Nigerien military government has revoked the citizenship of seven people, including former ministers, accusing them of terrorism and collaborating with foreign powers.
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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsMiddle EastMilitaryAfricaCoupNigerCitizenship
Nigerien Military JuntaFront Patriotique De Libération
Abdourahamane TianiHassoumi MassoudouAlkache AlhadaSeydina Maman KadelaMahmoud Sallah
- What is the current status of former President Mohamed Bazoum?
- Former President Mohamed Bazoum remains under house arrest since the July 2023 coup, while the junta continues its crackdown on perceived opponents.
- What legal justification does the junta provide for these actions?
- The junta justified its actions with an ordinance from late August, establishing a register for individuals involved in acts of terrorism or harming national interests. This follows a previous wave of similar denationalizations.
- What are the main charges against Hassoumi Massoudou and Alkache Alhada?
- Among those affected are Hassoumi Massoudou (former foreign minister) and Alkache Alhada (former trade minister), both facing charges of treason and plotting against the state.
- Who were the individuals recently stripped of their nationality in Niger?
- The Nigerien military junta stripped seven individuals, including two former ministers, of their nationality. They are accused of various crimes, including terrorism and collaborating with foreign powers.
- Who are some of the other individuals affected by this decision, and what are their alleged connections to the situation?
- Other individuals targeted include former army colonel Seydina Maman Kadela and members of rebel groups such as Mahmoud Sallah and Moussa Sallah, who have claimed responsibility for attacks.