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Niger’s highest court lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

Bazoum's lawyer, Reed Brody, criticized the ruling in Niger as a "mockery" of the rule of law, expressing concern over the lack of communication with their client.
Bazoum and his family have been under house arrest since a military coup ousted his rule last summer.
Human Rights Watch highlighted serious irregularities in the State Court proceedings against Bazoum, including violations of his rights and lack of access to legal counsel.

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The Citizen

Niger scraps immunity of deposed president Bazoum

Niger’s top court on Friday lifted the immunity of overthrown president Mohamed Bazoum, paving the way for a possible trial after his ouster in a July 2023 military coup. “The court orders the lifting of Mohamed Bazoum’s immunity,” said Abdou Dan Galadima, president of the court, created in November by the new military regime. The Niger authorities accuse Bazoum of treason, financing terrorism and plotting to undermine the state. He has been hel…

9 months ago·South Africa

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Anadolu Ajansı

Niger’s top court lifts immunity of deposed former President Mohamed Bazoum

Lifting Bazoum’s immunity paves way for his prosecution for alleged high treason - Anadolu Ajansı

9 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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VOA News

Niger court strips ousted president of immunity

Junta may prosecute Mohamed Bazoum for treason

9 months ago·United States

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BBC News

Mohamed Bazoum: Niger president toppled by coup loses immunity

It clears the way for Mohamed Bazoum, 64, to be tried on treason charges by a military court.

9 months ago·United Kingdom

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Le Figaro

Niger: justice lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

The former Nigerian president may soon be tried. Since he was overthrown by a coup d'état on July 26, 2023, he has been held at the presidential residence, along with his wife, in Spartan conditions.

9 months ago·Paris, France

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Liberation

Niger: After the lifting of his immunity, former President Mohamed Bazoum threatened with trial.

La justice nigérienne a levé vendredi 14 juin l’immunité du chef de l’Etat, renversé fin juillet par un coup d’Etat militaire et en prison depuis, mais qui a toujours refusé de démissionner. Une décision qui ouvre la voie à des poursuites judiciaires.

9 months ago·Paris, France

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