This submission is prepared for the upcoming Universal Periodic Review (UPR) concerning Niger, scheduled for April-May 2026. Amnesty International provides an assessment of how the country has implemented previous recommendations, specifically focusing on concerns regarding illegal arrests, arbitrary detentions, the status of human rights defenders, and media freedom.
Furthermore, this report investigates the national framework for human rights, with a particular emphasis on the protection of freedom of the press and the right to freedom of expression.
