Mohamed Bazoum, the president of Niger, has been held back by the military junta for a month now. His daughter, Zazia Bazoum Mohamed, recently published an open letter in Le Figaro asking for her father’s release. In this letter, she denounces the inhuman conditions of detention to which her family is subjected, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees and regular deprivation of water. Zazia Bazoum Mohamed also describes the soldiers as hostage takers, saying they are part of the system they claim to denounce.
She highlights the actions of her father, who fought corruption and bad governance, imprisoning more than 40 senior state officials. Zazia Bazoum Mohamed also highlights the economic and security progress made by Niger under the presidency of her father.
In her letter, she calls on the international community to intervene and obtain the release of Mohamed Bazoum, so that he can continue to lead the country. She warns of the potential consequences of the current situation, saying hostage takers are already in contact with groups such as Wagner in Mali.
Zazia Bazoum Mohamed’s letter sheds light on the tragic fate of the Nigerien president and raises questions about political stability and democracy in the region. It is essential that the international community act quickly to secure the release of Mohamed Bazoum and allow Niger to continue its economic and security development