The government of Niger has arrested a journalist, Moussa Tchangari
for allegedly collaborating with Boko Haram men. The rights activist who is
known for his outspoken criticism of the humanitarian crisis in southeastern Niger
is said to be spreading false news against the government, reports say.
for allegedly collaborating with Boko Haram men. The rights activist who is
known for his outspoken criticism of the humanitarian crisis in southeastern Niger
is said to be spreading false news against the government, reports say.
According to the Interior minister Hassoumi Massaoudou, AFP
reports that Tchangari was arrested for spreading propaganda.
reports that Tchangari was arrested for spreading propaganda.
This man has been collaborating with Boko Haram for some
time, and he is actively spreading propaganda and false news in liaison with
Boko Haram. All his propaganda aims to show… that Niger’s defence and
security forces are the criminals… (and) not Boko Haram, the minister
explains.
time, and he is actively spreading propaganda and false news in liaison with
Boko Haram. All his propaganda aims to show… that Niger’s defence and
security forces are the criminals… (and) not Boko Haram, the minister
explains.
Tchangari was arrested on Monday and charged with criminal
links to terrorist group. Human rights watchdog Amnesty International, has however called
for the immediate release of the journalist.
links to terrorist group. Human rights watchdog Amnesty International, has however called
for the immediate release of the journalist.
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