Niger’s junta has released around 50 individuals, including former ministers, following recommendations from a February conference. Among those freed are ex-ministers, a diplomat, and a journalist, though former president Mohamed Bazoum remains detained.
On Tuesday, Niger’s military junta announced the release of approximately 50 individuals, including former ministers from the government that was overthrown in July 2023. This action aligns with suggestions from a “national conference” convened in February. Those released included not only ex-ministers but also a diplomat, a journalist, and several soldiers implicated in a coup attempt in 2010. Despite these releases, ousted president Mohamed Bazoum remains in custody, despite ongoing international demands for his freedom.
The junta’s decision to release former officials reflects a response to local recommendations, yet it raises concerns due to the continued detention of Mohamed Bazoum. This situation underscores ongoing political tensions in Niger and the junta’s handling of dissent.
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