Niger coup: President Bazoum labels himself 'hostage' and warns of 'devastating consequences' if military takeover succeeds

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Niger's ousted president says he is a 'hostage' after military coup

Niger's leader urged the US and international community to help"restore constitutional order" as he remains under house arrest.Supporters of Niger's ruling junta with a sign that reads 'down with France, long live Putin'. Pic: APPresident Mohamed Bazoum of Niger has claimed he is a"hostage" and that the entire Sahel region could fall to the Russians following the country's military coup.

Writing for the Washington Post, Mr Bazoum said he had been"illegally imprisoned" after all political activity was suspended by Niger's military junta. He said that if successful, the coup would have"devastating consequences for our country, our region and the entire world".

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