source: Actu (Niger); Niger Inter; L'Evenement Niger; AFP; RFI; Studio Kalangou
actor1: Rioters (Niger)
actor2: Police Forces of Niger (2011-2021)
location: Niamey
notes: On 15 March 2020, many residents, including civil socitety activists and students, took to the streets of Niamey (Ville de Niamey, Niamey) to denounce an embezzlement scandal involving military procurements. The demonstration turned violent and security forces intervened to disperse the demonstrators. At least three demonstrators were killed due to a fire that erupted at a marketplace and others were wounded. Arrests were also carried out. [size=many]