Human Rights In Niger
According to the Republic of Niger's Constitution of 1999, most human rights, as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, are upheld and protected. Despite these protections, concerns of both domestic and international human rights organizations have been raised over the behavior of the government, military, police forces, and over the continuation of traditional practices which contravene the 1999 constitution. Under French colonial rule (1900–1960) and from independence until 1992, citizens of Niger had few political rights, and lived under arbitrary government power. Although the situation has improved since the return to civilian rule, criticisms remain over the state of human rights in the country.
Read more about Human Rights In Niger: Constitution of 18 July 1999, International Conventions, History Since Independence, Current Concerns, Conflict in The North, Diffa Arabs Expulsions, 2006, Slavery, Historical Situation, International Treaties
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