In Niger, journalist Moussa Kaka has not been heard from since August 31. Alioune Tine, founder of the think tank Afrikajom and former UN human rights expert, denounces a « forced disappearance » and calls for African and international mobilization.
Alioune Tine calls for mobilization
Appearing on RFI’s « Le grandinvité Afrique » program, Senegalese journalist Alioune Tine lamented what he described as the « total indifference » of the African and international community to the journalist’s disappearance. He called on African public opinion and the organizations that represent it to mobilize.
The interview title also reiterates his assertion that « nothing justifies his arrest. » However, the available information does not specify the circumstances of Moussa Kaka’s disappearance, nor does it establish that he was arrested. The characterization of his disappearance as « enforced disappearance » is the one put forward by Alioune Tine.
A journalist has been missing since August 31st
August 31st marks the beginning of Moussa Kaka’s reported disappearance in Niger. The excerpt from the interview provides no further details about the events of that day or the steps taken to find him.
Alioune Tine is the founder of Afrikajom, a think tank dedicated to democracy and security in Africa. He has also served as a UN human rights expert. He spoke with Christophe Boisbouvier.
Source: RFI – News, information, live updates – Radio France Internationale (www.rfi.fr)
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Author: Christophe Boisbouvier
