Overview
- Gazali Abdou was arrested in Niamey on January 23, according to Deutsche Welle.
- Deutsche Welle identified him as a long-time Hausa-language reporter for its DW Haussa service.
- His detention followed a DW Haussa story about refugees from conflict areas who had sought safety in the capital.
- The broadcaster says it is in close contact with his family and a local lawyer and is demanding his immediate release.
- Rights groups cite worsening conditions for journalists since the 2023 coup, with Niger ranked 83 of 180 by RSF and at least two media workers previously prosecuted.