Niger’s Former President Bazoum Welcomes Newborn Child in Detention

Niger’s Former President Bazoum Welcomes Newborn Child in Detention

Former President of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, and his wife have reportedly welcomed a newborn child while in detention, where they have been held since the military coup that removed him from office.

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Sources indicate that Bazoum’s wife gave birth while the couple remains under strict custody following the political upheaval that led to the overthrow of his administration. The development has drawn attention to the continued detention conditions of the former leader and his family.

Bazoum has been held alongside his wife since the coup in 2023, with limited access to the outside world. Despite calls from international organisations and foreign governments for his release, the military authorities in Niger have maintained their position.

The birth of the child under such circumstances has sparked renewed concerns among observers about the welfare and rights of the detained former president and his family.

As of the time of this report, there has been no official statement from Niger’s military leadership regarding the development.

Niger’s Former President Bazoum Welcomes Newborn Child in Detention