Niger junta strips exiled opposition leader of nationality

Niger's junta leader, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, signed on June 11 a decree provisionally stripping Nigerien nationality from Mariama Djibrine, a leading opposition figure living in exile. The measure is based on a 2024 order that created a national database of people suspected of terrorism. Authorities accuse Djibrine of disseminating information likely to disturb public order, inciting revolt, and colluding with a foreign power. Human Rights Watch condemned the action, highlighting increased repression and the risk of statelessness.