Volker Türk, head of the UN Office for Human Rights, said that the conditions of detention of Niger President Mohamed Bazum, held in the fort by the rebels, worried him and could amount to “inhuman and degrading treatment that violates international human rights”. “This mentioned area organizations.
“I am extremely concerned about the rapidly deteriorating conditions in which Nigerian President Mohamed Bazum, his wife and son are arbitrarily detained. The credible reports I have received show that conditions of detention can amount to inhuman and degrading treatment that violates international human rights.
Turk also urged the rebels to ensure the rights of the president and other detainees are protected.
Before that, the daughter of the President of Niger said about the conditions of detention.
Former leader of the rebels estimated “Massacre and chaos” under foreign intervention in Niger.