A Niger Republic court has sent to prison Moussa Tchangari, a leading civil society figure and strong critic of the Abdourahmane Tchiani-led military junta, one month after he was detained following a trip abroad. The development was revealed by Tchangari's Non-Governmental Organisation, Alternative Citizen Spaces (AEC) on Friday, December 3, 2025. AEC disclosed that Tchangari was seized by unidentified gunmen at his home on December 3, 2024, an…

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A Niger Republic court on Friday sentenced Moussa Tchangari, a prominent civil society leader and critic of the military-led authorities, to prison, according to his NGO, Alternative Citizen Spaces (AEC). Tchangari, a staunch supporter of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, was detained on December 3, 2024 by unidentified gunmen at his home in Niamey after returning from an overseas trip. He has been outspoken against the July 2023 military coup le…

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Niger Republic Court Jails Civil Society Leader

A Niger Republic court on Friday sent Moussa Tchangari, a leading civil society figure and critic of the military-led authorities, to jail one month after he was arrested following a trip abroad. It was gathered that Tchangari, a fierce...

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Niger Republic court sends activist critical of junta to prison

A Niger Republic court on Friday sent Moussa Tchangari, a leading civil society figure and critic of the military-led authorities, to jail one month after he was arrested following a trip abroad. It was gathered that Tchangari, a fierce critic of the junta who has voiced total support for ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, was whisked [...]

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The secretary general of the Nigerien association Alternative Espaces Citoyens (AEC), arrested on 3 December at his home, was imprisoned in Filingué prison, east of Niamey, announced his association.

Le secrétaire général de l’association nigérienne Alternative espaces citoyens (AEC), arrêté le 3 décembre à son domicile, a été écroué à la prison de Filingué, à l’est de Niamey, a annoncé son association.

Au Niger, Moussa Tchangari incarcéré après un mois de garde à vue - Jeune Afrique.com

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In Niger, Moussa Tchangari imprisoned after a month in custody - Jeune Afrique.com

A prominent civil society leader and vocal critic of Niger’s military junta, Moussa Tchangari, has been sentenced to prison. Tchangari, who openly supported ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, was arrested in December at his home in Niamey by unidentified gunmen.    He has been a vocal opponent of the July 2023 coup, describing it as a “setback” for the country. The court convicted Tchangari on charges of “glorifying terrorism, undermining national…

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