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Niger Suspends Nine French Media Outlets; Watchdog Calls Move ‘Abusive’

Niger Suspends Nine French Media Outlets; Watchdog Calls Move ‘Abusive’

Niger’s military government suspended nine French media organizations, extending restrictions on journalists that began after the 2023 coup. A press watchdog condemned the decision as abusive and harmful to press freedom.

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Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision