Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Niger's Opposition Leader Flown From Jail to Paris Hospital

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Niger's opposition presidential candidate Hama Amadou was taken from his Niamey jail cell and flown to a Paris hospital Wednesday, four days before a runoff election. Amadou has been in jail since November on baby-trafficking charges — allegations he and his supporters say are politically motivated. Opposition officials say Amadou has been sick since he was jailed, but the nature of his illness is unclear. Amadou, a former parliament speaker, plans to have his name on the ballot...

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