Niger’s government has abruptly banned the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), closing its offices in Niamey and prompting the rapid exit of foreign staff members. This decision, coinciding with the publication of the ICRC's latest humanitarian report, raises questions about its timing. While no official reasons were provided, a legal expert suggested that the closure reflects the government's sovereignty and its right to sever relations with organizations that do not align with its interests, despite unsubstantiated allegations of agreement breaches against the ICRC.
Researcher Namaiwa Atto Mahamadou stated, 'The closure of the office and the repatriation of the foreign staff was after all the prerogative of a sovereign state.'
Mahamadou emphasized that under international law, the government can terminate agreements with NGOs when they don't align with its interests.
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