Niger's Parliamentary Head Faces Baby Trafficking Arrest

The president of Niger's parliament is set to be arrested and questioned for his alleged involvement in a baby trafficking ring. Hama Amadou is also one of the country's leading opposition members. A parliamentary vice president said lawmakers took the decision to order Amadou's arrest with a "heavy heart," but said they must do their duty. Amadou says the charges are politically motivated and his allies in parliament say the arrest would violate his immunity...

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