Niger's ousted President Bazoum attempts to escape detainment, ruling junta thwarts effort
World | October 20, 2023 17:44 ISTAccording to the junta, Bazoum planned to flee to the outskirts of Niamey and fly to Nigeria aboard two helicopters with his family and others. The ousted President has been held in captivity without access to electricity and water since the July coup.