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Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality June 15, 2026 2:27PM EDT|Dispatches Action Highlights Repression, Increases Risk of Statelessness Niger’s junta leader, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani,signedon June 11 a decree provisionally stripping Nigerien nationality from Mariama Djibrine, a leading opposition figure living in exile. The measure is based on a2024 orderthat created a national database of people suspected of terrorism. AuthoritiesaccuseDjibrine of disseminating “information likely to disturb public order, inciting revolt, and colluding with a foreign power.” The accusations come amid an escalatingcrackdownondissentsince the militaryseized powerin July 2023. Djibrine is the president of the Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel (Sahel Democrats’ Alliance), a coalition of Nigerien, Malian, and Burkinabè opposition groupslaunchedin May 2026 in Belgium that advocate for a return to constitutional rule in the three central Sahel countries. During the launch of the Sahel Democrats’ Alliance, Djibrinecalledfor the release of former President Mohamed Bazoum, whoremains arbitrarily detainednearly three years after he was overthrown by the junta. Niger’s terrorismdatabasecon…

Niger Government Strips Opposition Figure of Nationality The Nigerien government has provisionally stripped opposition figure Mariama Djibrine, popularly known as Mayra, of her Nigerien nationality as part of its ongoing crackdown on critics and political opponents. A decree signed by CNSP President General Abdourahamane Tiani accuses Djibrine of disseminating information likely to disturb public order, inciting rebellion, and colluding with a foreign power. The decision, announced by the General Secretariat of the Government, adds to a growing list of measures targeting individuals accused of threatening state security since the military takeover in July 2023. The move follows similar actions taken against several former officials and allies of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, including former ministers Hassoumi Massoudou and Alkache Alhada, who face charges of treason and conspiracy against the state. The sanctions are based on ordinances adopted in 2024 establishing a register of persons accused of terrorism-related offences or acts deemed harmful to the nation’s strategic interests. Bazoum, who was removed from office during the 2023 coup, remains in detention. Subscribe…

Niger: Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality [HRW] Action Highlights Repression, Increases Risk of Statelessness

Niger strips deposed leader Bazoum's associates of nationality The military government of Niger has stripped nine associates of the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum of their Nigerien nationality. Those affected include a former minister in the presidency, Rhissa Ag Boula, who is currently in exile in France. The other eight individuals whose citizenship has been revoked also reside outside the country, according to local online mediaActuNiger. They have been "provisionally stripped of their Nigerien nationality for serious offences endangering national security," according to a decree signed on Thursday by the country's leader, General Abdourahamane Tiani. The decree is "aimed at sanctioning individuals involved in acts of terrorism, treason, and intelligence with foreign powers," according to a government statement. 'Hostile acts' The authorities are stepping up efforts "to protect the country's strategic interests and maintain public order," the statement added. The persons targeted by the sanction are accused of committing or encouraging acts likely to "endanger Niger's strategic interests". "These offences include collaboration with foreign powers, intelligence for hos…

Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality | Human Rights Watch Click to expand Image Mayra Djibrine, May 9, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium. © Private Niger ’s junta leader, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, signed on June 11 a decree provisionally stripping Nigerien nationality from Mariama Djibrine, a leading opposition figure living in exile. The measure is based on a 2024 order that created a national database of people suspected of terrorism. Authorities accuse Djibrine of disseminating “information likely to disturb public order, inciting revolt, and colluding with a foreign power.” The accusations come amid an escalating crackdown on dissent since the military seized power in July 2023. Djibrine is the president of the Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel ( Sahel Democrats’ Alliance ), a coalition of Nigerien, Malian, and Burkinabè opposition groups launched in May 2026 in Belgium that advocate for a return to constitutional rule in the three central Sahel countries. During the launch of the Sahel Democrats’ Alliance, Djibrine called for the release of former President Mohamed Bazoum, who remains arbitrarily detained nearly three years after he was overthrown by the junta. Niger’…

Niger Strips Exiled Opposition Leader of Nationality Action Highlights Repression, Increases Risk of Statelessness Niger's junta leader, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani,signedon June 11 a decree provisionally stripping Nigerien nationality from Mariama Djibrine, a leading opposition figure living in exile. The measure is based on a2024 orderthat created a national database of people suspected of terrorism. AuthoritiesaccuseDjibrine of disseminating "information likely to disturb public order, inciting revolt, and colluding with a foreign power." The accusations come amid an escalatingcrackdownondissentsince the militaryseized powerin July 2023. Follow us onWhatsApp|LinkedInfor the latest headlines Djibrine is the president of the Alliance des Démocrates du Sahel (Sahel Democrats' Alliance), a coalition of Nigerien, Malian, and Burkinabè opposition groupslaunchedin May 2026 in Belgium that advocate for a return to constitutional rule in the three central Sahel countries. During the launch of the Sahel Democrats' Alliance, Djibrinecalledfor the release of former President Mohamed Bazoum, whoremains arbitrarily detainednearly three years after he was overthrown by the junta. Niger's te…