On 31 August, journalist Moussa Kaka was forcibly disappeared in Niamey, Niger’s capital, minutes after he left his office to go home. Since then, his fate and whereabouts remain unknown and there are serious concerns about his safety. On 24 September, the Nigerien Minister of Justice confirmed that he is in government custody, but to date no one knows where he is being held. The Niger authorities must immediately reveal Moussa Kaka’s whereabouts, ensure he has regular access to his family and lawyer, and, unless charged with an internationally recognisable offence, immediately release him.
