Issaka Souna (born 1954) is a

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politician has been the Deputy Head of the

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Electoral Observation Mission in

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since 10 November 2014.

Career

Souna headed the electoral supervisory body of Niger, the Commission électorale nationale indépendante (CENI), from mid-May 1999 for some duration of time. Souna has also served as the Nigerien Minister of Justice and President of the Bar. He later held the position of United Nations Director of Electoral Assistance in

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from 2011 to 2012. He also worked with the

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on judiciary reforms programs in Niger and

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References

1954 births Living people Ministers of council of Niger Nigerien officials of the United Nations {{UN-bio-stub