We have been in contact with refugees in the #Agadez refugee camp for a few weeks. They tell us about torture, violence and sabotage by the authorities. Today a governor came into the camp and gave an intimidating speech. Army and police vehicles are now surrounding the camp. 
In the past the authorities have proven to ignore human rights taking advantage of their power given to them in the abscence of international media coverage and human rights watch.
In addition to police violence, they are in constant fear of natural disasters and lack safe accommodation.
The refugees have been demonstrating against the conditions in the camp for months. The peaceful demonstrations were often violently broken up.
Videos show how the demonstrators are then held in detention centers. They are forced to undress themselves and move into tight spaces with lots of people.
The refugees also accuse the UNHCR in Agadez of corruption and manipulation of their data. UNHCR also did not respond to the increased calls for help from inside camp.
The soldiers who are now roaming around the camp are armed and masked. The people in the camp are afraid.
This is a depiction of the peaceful protests contrasting the Police Violence. We publicly request a statement of the @UNHCRNiger and responsible parties to make a statement on the inadequate measures.
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