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Niger coup leaders vow to prosecute ousted president for 'high treason'

One of the leaders of a coup in Niger, Amadou Abdramane (2nd R), is greeted by supporters upon his arrival for a rally at the Stade General Seyni Kountche in Niamey on 6 August 2023. © AFP

The military generals who have seized power in Niger said they plan to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for alleged treason and security risks.

Niger's military leaders said they would prosecute Bazoum "for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger", according to a statement read on national television late Sunday night by Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane.

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