Union of Independent Nigeriens
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The Union of Independent Nigeriens is a political party
in Niger
. It contested the legislative elections
of 4 December 2004 in an alliance with the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism
.
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Niger
Niger
Niger , officially named the Republic of Niger, is a landlocked country in Western Africa, named after the Niger River. It borders Nigeria and Benin to the south, Burkina Faso and Mali to the west, Algeria and Libya to the north and Chad to the east...
. It contested the legislative elections
Elections in Niger
Every five years, elections in Niger occur on national level for the head of state - the president - and a legislature. The president is elected for a five year term by the people...
of 4 December 2004 in an alliance with the Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism
Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism
The Nigerien Party for Democracy and Socialism is a political party in Niger. It is a broadly left-wing party, part of the Socialist International; since 2011 it has been in power following the election of its long-time leader, Mahamadou Issoufou, as President of Niger. Mohamed Bazoum is Acting...
.