Niger’s junta frees dozens of former officials detained after 2023 coup, but not Bazoum

Niger’s junta frees dozens of former officials detained after 2023 coup, but not Bazoum

Niger’s military junta has freed dozens of former government officials and military officers detained after a coup in 2023, but former President Mohamed Bazoum is still being held.

Niger junta releases 50 people including ministers linked to 2010 coup

Niger's Junta announced it released 50 people including former ministers and a journalist linked to a coup in 2010. Meanwhile ousted former President Mohamed Bazoum will stay in detention despite international calls for his release.

Niger junta frees ministers of overthrown government

Niger's junta said Tuesday it had freed around 50 people, including ministers from the government it toppled in July 2023, in line with recommendations of a "national conference" in February.

Niger junta frees ex-ministers in line with national conference recommendations

Niger's junta released about 50 individuals Tuesday, including former ministers, a diplomat, a journalist, and soldiers linked to a 2010 coup attempt, following a national conference recommendation. Former President Mohamed Bazoum remains detained despite global demands for his release.

The junta announced on Tuesday night the release of some 50 people, including former ministers of the civil regime, who had been overthrown in July 2023 by a coup d'état, in accordance with the recommendations of the "national assemblies" of February.