Niger's military leaders have released more than 50 detainees, including former ministers in the government they toppled in 2023.

Among them are the former ministers of defence, oil and finance, as well as several senior army officers, convicted or accused of plotting previous coups.

Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover, was not on the list of those released despite international calls for him to be freed.

When the BBC asked about President Bazoum's continued detention, Justice Minister Aliyou Daouda cited "national security and sovereignty" concerns.

"The question of his release is an internal matter in Niger and only concerns Niger," Justice Minister Aliyou Daouda told the BBC.

Bazoum is accused of undermining national security and high treason.

The release of the others is among the recommendations of a national conference held in February, along with extending the rule of General Abdourahamane Tiani by five years.

The freed ministers and officials were arrested after the July 2023 coup which brought General Tchiani to power, and had been held for alleged conspiracy to undermine state security and authority.

This move could be an attempt by the junta to reconcile the country and gain popular support.

Similar amnesties have been granted by military governments in Burkina Faso and Guinea.

Since seizing power, General Tchiani's administration has strengthened relations with Russia and cut ties with France.

It has also urged the ex-colonial power to withdraw its military bases from the country.

Niger's relations have also soured with its neighbours. Along with Mali and Burkina Faso, where the military has also seized power, it has withdrawn from the West African regional bloc Ecowas.

Alliswell248:
Ipob sore losers.....see how your new lover is ruling Niger republic.

Fuel there is 8k per litre.

Some of you especially from Lagos should relocate there, so as to reduce the smell you brought to Lagos from your backward region

Alliswell248:
Ipob sore losers.....see how your new lover is ruling Niger republic.

Fuel there is 8k per litre.

Some of you especially from Lagos should relocate there, so as to reduce the smell you brought to Lagos from your backward region

Alliswell248:
Ipob sore losers.....see how your new lover is ruling Niger republic.

Fuel there is 8k per litre.

Some of you especially from Lagos should relocate there, so as to reduce the smell you brought to Lagos from your backward region

Alliswell248:
Ipob sore losers.....see how your new lover is ruling Niger republic.

Fuel there is 8k per litre.

Some of you especially from Lagos should relocate there, so as to reduce the smell you brought to Lagos from your backward region

NewDigitalWorld:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2xzvnxdko

SensualMan:
We await same in Nigeria soonest.

Alliswell248:
Ipob sore losers.....see how your new lover is ruling Niger republic.

Fuel there is 8k per litre.

Some of you especially from Lagos should relocate there, so as to reduce the smell you brought to Lagos from your backward region

Bobodee09:


Just simply relocate to niger to enjoy the military rule.


Such evil wish can never happen to Nigeria.

Alliswell248:
Ipob sore losers.....see how your new lover is ruling Niger republic.

Fuel there is 8k per litre.

Some of you especially from Lagos should relocate there, so as to reduce the smell you brought to Lagos from your backward region

The release of the others is among the recommendations of a national conference held in February, [b]along with extending the rule of General Abdourahamane Tiani by five year[/b]s.

modsareuseless:



Seun, dimwits like this is one of the reasons this forum will never move forward.
Your mods seem to enjoy the tribalism here, if not I wonder what he's still doing in fgus forum

Ibehchizzy:
i engaged this small boy in another thread
Have always known I was dealing with a nicompoop dimwit

NewDigitalWorld:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2xzvnxdko

Antichristian2:
One thing about the Military Regime is there's no freedom at all except what the leader permits!

See clamp down on Journalists in Burkina faso. So many news media shut down!

If na military we dey and Obi supporters try ENDSARS protest at Lekki toll gate, Altantic water go red!

Alliswell248:


Ipob sore losers....
When are you relocating to Niger republic?

Leave Lagos .....it's over a month you had your bath last.