Human rights crisis in Niger after 2023 coup d’état

This report was compiled for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Niger, scheduled for April-May 2026. Amnesty International assesses the progress made in implementing recommendations from the country’s prior UPR, with a focus on arbitrary detentions, unlawful arrests, the plight of human rights defenders, and press freedom.

Additionally, the document evaluates Niger’s national human rights framework in relation to freedom of expression and media liberty, highlighting critical gaps and emerging threats in these areas.