Niger's Top Court Ends Immunity for Ousted President Bazoum

The decision paves the way for the military junta to prosecute the former leader for high treason and other charges.

Mohamed Bazoum and his wife have been detained since the July 2023 coup.
Niger's military government has accused Bazoum of treason, undermining national security, and financing terrorism.
Bazoum's lawyers have criticized the process, citing lack of access and fair trial rights.
International bodies, including ECOWAS and Human Rights Watch, have condemned Bazoum's detention and called for his release.
The coup has led to significant geopolitical shifts, including the expulsion of French and US troops from Niger.