The referendum worries the media and opposition - FRANCE 24

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The referendum worries the media and opposition

Niger's citizens are voting in a referendum to change the constitution to allow President Mamadou Tandja to remain in power until 2012. The opposition and media are worried that it is anti-democratic.

Eric JOSSET / Melissa BELL (video)

Report by Melissa Bell and Eric Josset.

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