Niger Junta Releases Ministers of Overthrown Government Amid Ongoing Detention of Ex-President

Niger’s junta has released around 50 individuals, including former ministers, in accordance with recent national recommendations, although ex-president Mohamed Bazoum remains incarcerated.

On Tuesday, Niger’s junta announced the release of approximately 50 individuals, which includes former ministers of the government it overthrew in July 2023. This action aligns with the recommendations made during a “national conference” held in February. Among those released are politicians, a diplomat, a journalist, and military personnel who had been accused of an attempted coup in 2010. Despite these releases, the ousted former president, Mohamed Bazoum, remains in detention, facing ongoing international demands for his freedom.

In summary, Niger’s junta has initiated the release of several former government officials and others, adhering to the resolutions of a recent national conference; however, the continued detention of Mohamed Bazoum underscores ongoing tensions and international concerns regarding governance in the region.

Original Source: www.northwestsignal.net