Human Rights Watch call on Niger's Junta to release former President, Mohamed Bazoum
HRW is urging Niger's ruling junta to release Mohamed Bazoum, who has been detained in the presidential palace since his leadership was toppled in a coup by military authorities in July 2023.
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00:00It's been two years since Niger's former president, Mohamed Bazoum, has been detained by the country's military junta, and Human Rights Watch says enough is enough.
00:10It's demanding Bazoum, who has been imprisoned in the presidential palace ever since the coup that toppled his leadership, be released.
00:18Human Rights Watch says the detention is arbitrary, accusing the junta of violating the rule of law.
00:24Niger's new leaders had said they intended to put Bazoum on trial, accusing him of plotting against the security and authority of the state, as well as treason.
00:35A charge that, if found guilty, could earn him the death penalty.
00:38In June last year, Niger's state courts set up by the regime lifted Bazoum's presidential immunity, which would open the path to a trial.
00:47To date, however, no case has been brought against the former president.
00:51His lawyers have sought the assistance of international bodies, notably ECOAS, the regional bloc Niger, has now left, and the UN.
01:00Both have expressed similar concern, demanding Bazoum be released.
