Niger frees dozens detained after coup including former top officials

Nigeriens join a march called by supporters of coup leader General Abdourahmane Tchiani in the capital, Niamey, in July 2023. AP - Sam Mednick

Niger’s military government says it has released some 50 people detained after last year’s coup – including former ministers, political figures and a journalist.

The announcement was made on national television on Tuesday, where a government official said the decision was “in line with the recommendations of the national consultations for reform held in February”.