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Niger
Junta sets conditions for Mohamed Bazoum's release

The ex-president's son was released on 8 January on the orders of Niger's military leader, General Tchiani, but his own fate is still being negotiated. [...]

Published on 12/01/2024 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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