UN slams Niger leader's reported 'inhuman' detention conditions

UN slams Niger leader's reported 'inhuman' detention conditions
Friday 11 August 2023 - 18:40

The United Nations rights chief voiced alarm Friday at the reportedly deteriorating conditions of deposed Niger leader Mohamed Bazoum’s detention, warning they could amount to inhuman treatment under international law.

“Credible reports I have received indicate that the conditions of detention could amount to inhuman and degrading treatment, in violation of international human rights law,” Volker Turk said in a statement.

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