What you need to know about Niger's ousted president
Tuesday, 15 August 2023 Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum was toppled by a military junta on July 26. The imprisoned leader faces possible high treason charges over his exchanges with foreign heads of state and international organisations, coup leaders have said.
Niger's coup leaders announce that they have "gathered the necessary evidence to prosecute the deposed president" Mohamed Bazoum for "high treason and undermining Niger's internal and external security". Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane also criticises the "illegal, inhumane and humiliating sanctions...
Despite an order from Nigerβs junta for the French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours, French President Emmanuel Macron has said they will stay.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday that his ambassador to Niger would remain at his post, despite being asked to leave by the ruling junta.
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Tuesday, 15 August 2023
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