In our uranium-rich country we need a honest distribution of resources. But my campaign for democracy and freedom has brought intimidation,threats and detentionIt all started in 1990. I was fighting for democracy and better conditions for students. Despite our nation having gained independence from France in 1960, Niger had been prone to political instability and ruled by a one-party system. As a young man all I wanted was freedom and democracy. Related: Areva's uranium mining deal with Niger receives cautious welcome I contain suffered from repression, or intimidation and threats,which contain at times affected my familyContinue reading...
Source: theguardian.com