Niger junta says it has blocked ousted President Bazoum’s escape bid
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By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s military government said Thursday it foiled a late-night escape attempt by deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to flee to neighboring Nigeria after being held in custody for nearly three months following his ouster in a coup.
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Mohamed Bazoum, who was toppled in a coup, has been under house arrest with his family for nearly three months while leaders in Africa, the United States and Europe have pushed for his release.
By Nimi Princewill, CNN (CNN) — Niger’s military government said Thursday it foiled a late-night escape attempt by deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to flee to neighboring Nigeria after being held in custody for nearly three months following his ouster in a coup.
Niger's former President Mohamed Bazoum is currently being held under house arrest by the country's military junta. He was ousted by the army in July amid a series of coups in West Africa.
Lawyers for deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum have called for his release from house arrest after learning the country's military junta claimed it prevented an escape attempt.
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