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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Monika Pronczuk

Niger's highest court lifts immunity of deposed President Mohamed Bazoum

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Niger’s highest court lifted the immunity of the country’s democratically elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, nearly a year after he was overthrown by mutinous soldiers, his lawyer said Friday, opening the door for the military junta to prosecute him for alleged high treason.

Bazoum’s lawyer, Reed Brody, made the announcement on Friday.

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