Ousted president's escape attempt thwarted, Niger junta says

Sky News

20 Oct 2023 0 shares 1 views

Sky News

Published 20 Oct 2023

Niger's ruling military junta has said it thwarted an overnight attempt by deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to escape detention.

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