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Niger: Teacher Strike, Violent Student Protests

Categories: Sub-Saharan Africa, Niger, Breaking News, Protest, War & Conflict

In Niger, violent protests by students [1] (Fr) continued at the University of Niamey. The students are demanding [2] (En) striking primary and secondary school teachers return to work. Nigerien civil society has meanwhile announced its support for the students [3]‘ “fight for the improvement of their living and working conditions” (Fr)