Tuesday, January 12, 2016

#NIGER: Top Court Rules Jailed Oppo. Ldr. Hama Amadou Can Contest Feb. 21 Pres. Election

[world politics news]


Niger's constitutional court approved 15 candidates for a presidential vote next month, including key opponent Hama Amadou, who was jailed two months ago as he returned from a year-long exile. The ruling is likely to increase pressure on Niger’s government to free Amadou, seen as one of three leading contenders in the Feb. 21 battle for leadership of the impoverished, uranium-producing West African country.

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