Niger
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0
Scores are based on a scale of 0 (least free) to 100 (most free)
- The struggle to meet security challenges posed by active militant groups has served as an alibi for the government to restrict civil liberties.
- Recent rulings against opposition leaders and civil society activists have reduced public trust in the judiciary.
- Women are underrepresented both in elected and cabinet positions.
Country Facts
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Global Freedom Score
48 100 partly free