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Niger: Former President Bazoum held captive for three years by junta

Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown by General Abdourahamane Tiani in July 2023, has been held captive with his wife in the presidential palace.

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His prolonged isolation highlights political repression under Niger's military regime.

The international community condemns this situation with no visible resolution.

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Why it matters

La séquestration prolongée de l'ancien président Bazoum par la junte nigérienne symbolise l'instabilité politique en Afrique de l'Ouest. Cette situation met en lumière les défis démocratiques et les risques de répression dans la région, avec des conséquences pour la stabilité internationale.

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