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Au Niger, l’avocat et activiste Abdourahamane Lirwana écroué après avoir évoqué les dissensions au sein de l’armée

Abdourahamane Lirwana, a prominent lawyer and civil society activist in Niger, was incarcerated on Tuesday at the civil prison in Niamey. The detention follows his recent activity on social media, where he discussed alleged internal tensions within the Nigerien military.

Authorities have charged Lirwana with the dissemination of data likely to disturb public order. His arrest marks a significant development regarding the government’s response to public commentary concerning the country’s security forces.

Article source: jeuneafrique.com | Image credit: Jeune Afrique

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