I am extremely concerned about the rapidly deteriorating conditions in which President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, his wife and his son have been arbitrarily detained. Credible reports I have received indicate that the conditions of detention could amount to inhuman and degrading treatment, in violation of international human rights law. I have received reports that electricity has been cut, and they have no access to clean drinking water – amid hot temperatures in Niger – and to necessary medicine. Those responsible for the detention of the President must ensure the full respect and protection of his human rights, and of all others being held. For more information and media requests, please contact: In Geneva Ravina Shamdasani - +41 22 917 9169 / ravina.shamdasani@un.org or Liz Throssell +41 22 917 9296 / elizabeth.throssell@un.org or Jeremy Laurence + +41 22 917 9383 / jeremy.laurence@un.org or Marta Hurtado - +41 22 917 9466 / marta.hurtadogomez@un.org In Nairobi Seif Magango - +254 788 343 897 / seif.magango@un.org Tag and share Twitter @UNHumanRights Facebook unitednationshumanrights Instagram @unitednationshumanrights