Norway delivers statement on Niger's human rights at UPR 52nd session in Geneva; deterioration since 2023 coup

Norway delivers statement on Niger’s human rights at UPR 52nd session in Geneva; deterioration since 2023 coup Permanent Missions to the UN and WTO/EFTA in Geneva 52ndSESSION OF THE UPR WORKING GROUPStatement Norway on the human rights situation in Niger delivered by Ms Eli Marie SMEDSRUD, Norway welcomes Niger’s participation in the UPR review and appreciates the opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue on human rights. However, since the military coup in 2023, the human rights situation in Niger has deteriorated. ...

May 5, 2026