The coup leaders of Niger on Sunday said that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be "prosecuted" for "high treason" and "undermining the security" of the country.

The regime stated that it has gathered evidence&nbsp;that it would use "to prosecute the deposed president and his local and foreign accomplices before the competent national and international bodies for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger," as per a statement read out by Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane on national television.

The coup leaders have kept Bazoum with his son and wife in his presidential residence since the day of the coup. Military leaders stated that the residence of Bazoum was not taken over by them and that he was granted the freedom to communicate with the outside world. They added that a&nbsp;doctor has been regularly visiting Bazoum.

As per an adviser to the ousted president, a consultation with a doctor took place on Saturday.

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"After this visit, the doctor raised no problems regarding the state of health of the deposed president and members of his family," the military stated.&nbsp;

The ousted leader stated that he was kept "hostage" without electricity and was only given rice and pasta to eat.

<h2>Niger regime calls sanctions 'illegal, inhumane and humiliating'</h2>

The generals also criticised the "illegal, inhumane and humiliating sanctions" imposed by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which has suspended commercial and financial transactions with Niger.

The military regime stated that the people of Niger "have been hard hit by the illegal, inhumane and humiliating sanctions imposed by ECOWAS," as per one of the members of the regime, Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, who further stated that people are not being provided electricity, food and medicines. &nbsp;

The comments were made just hours after coup leader General Abdourahamane Tiani held talks with religious mediators, as the former indicated that his regime was ready for a diplomatic breakthrough.

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Tiani "said their doors were open to explore diplomacy and peace in resolving the matter", stated Sheikh Bala Lau, an Islamic scholar and leader of the largest Salafi movement in Nigeria, one day after talks were held by his Nigerian Muslim delegation in the capital Niamey.

Tiani "claimed the coup was well intended" and that the plotters "struck to stave off an imminent threat that would have affected" Nigeria along with Niger, as per Lau's statement.

But Tiani said it was "painful" that ECOWAS had issued an ultimatum to restore Bazoum without hearing "their side of the matter", the statement read.

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The coup leaders of Niger on Sunday said that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be "prosecuted" for "high treason" and "undermining the security" of the country.

The coup leaders of Niger on Sunday said that deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be "prosecuted" for "high treason" and "undermining the security" of the country. The regime stated that it has gathered evidence that it would use "to prosecute the deposed president and his local and foreign accomplices before the competent national and international bodies for high treason and undermining the internal and external security of Niger," as per a statement read out by Colonel-Major Amadou Abdramane on national television. The coup leaders have kept Bazoum with his son and wife in his presidential residence since the day of the coup. Military leaders stated that the residence of Bazoum was not taken over by them and that he was granted the freedom to communicate with the outside world. They added that a doctor has been regularly visiting Bazoum. As per an adviser to the ousted president, a consultation with a doctor took place on Saturday. ALSO READ | Niger regime leader 'open to explore diplomacy' "After this visit, the doctor raised no problems regarding the state of health of the deposed president and members of his family," the military stated. The ousted leader stated that he was kept "hostage" without electricity and was only given rice and pasta to eat. Niger regime calls sanctions 'illegal, inhumane and humiliating' The generals also criticised the "illegal, inhumane and humiliating sanctions" imposed by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, which has suspended commercial and financial transactions with Niger. The military regime stated that the people of Niger "have been hard hit by the illegal, inhumane and humiliating sanctions imposed by ECOWAS," as per one of the members of the regime, Colonel Major Amadou Abdramane, who further stated that people are not being provided electricity, food and medicines. The comments were made just hours after coup leader General Abdourahamane Tiani held talks with religious mediators, as the former indicated that his regime was ready for a diplomatic breakthrough. WATCH | Gravitas Plus: Is Niger a victim of foreign exploitation? Tiani "said their doors were open to explore diplomacy and peace in resolving the matter", stated Sheikh Bala Lau, an Islamic scholar and leader of the largest Salafi movement in Nigeria, one day after talks were held by his Nigerian Muslim delegation in the capital Niamey. Tiani "claimed the coup was well intended" and that the plotters "struck to stave off an imminent threat that would have affected" Nigeria along with Niger, as per Lau's statement. But Tiani said it was "painful" that ECOWAS had issued an ultimatum to restore Bazoum without hearing "their side of the matter", the statement read. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Niger coup leaders promise to prosecute deposed president Bazoum for 'high treason'

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday returned the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/pakistan/musharraf-challenges-special-courts-verdict-in-high-treason-case-270655">application filed by former president and military dictator Pervez Musharraf</a> against his conviction in the high treason case by a special court, citing unavailability of the full bench during winter vacations.

A legal panel comprising of Khawaja Ahmad Tariq Rahim and Azhar Siddique had filed the application under Section 151 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) in a pending main writ petition of Musharraf under Article 199 of the Constitution challenging all actions of the special trial court, Dawn reported.

A three-judge bench of the LHC Chief is scheduled to take up the main petition on January 9.

The special court had announced its verdict on December 17 and handed down death penalty to Musharraf with a 2-1 majority.

In his application, the former military dictator asked the High Court to set aside the special court`s verdict for being illegal, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional and in violation of Articles 10-A, 4, 5, 10 and 10-A of the Constitution.

Advocate Siddique told Dawn that the registrar`s office returned the application as the full bench was not available during the winter vacations.

He said the application would be filed in the first week of January. The 85-page application further stated that Musharraf was not given a chance to present his arguments.

It said, "The hastily announced judgment is emanating from a prosecution case which suffers, for all intents and purposes from an admitted, noticeable and unexplained delay of over five years from the date of the alleged offence and initiation of the proceeding."

The application also assailed paragraph 66 of the special court`s verdict wherein its head Justice Waqar Seth had stated, "We direct the law enforcement agencies to strive their level best to apprehend the fugitive/convict and to ensure that the punishment is inflicted as per law and if found dead, his corpse be dragged to the D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan, and be hanged for three days."

The application argued that the president of the special court had crossed all religious, moral, civil and constitutional limits, while ruthlessly, irreligiously, unlawfully, unrealistically awarding a sentence against the dignity of a person.

Earlier this month Musharraf had filed an application in the LHC, urging it to halt the special court from sentencing him in absentia.

In the petition, the former dictator had challenged the formation of the special court holding his trial under charges of high treason and legal flaws committed in the procedure.Musharraf was booked in the treason case in 2013 for imposing a state of emergency in the country on November 3, 2007, and suspending the Constitution till the mid of December 2007.&nbsp; 
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The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday returned the application filed by former president and military dictator Pervez Musharraf against his conviction in the high treason case by a special court, citing unavailability of the full bench during winter vacations.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday returned the application filed by former president and military dictator Pervez Musharraf against his conviction in the high treason case by a special court, citing unavailability of the full bench during winter vacations. A legal panel comprising of Khawaja Ahmad Tariq Rahim and Azhar Siddique had filed the application under Section 151 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) in a pending main writ petition of Musharraf under Article 199 of the Constitution challenging all actions of the special trial court, Dawn reported. A three-judge bench of the LHC Chief is scheduled to take up the main petition on January 9. The special court had announced its verdict on December 17 and handed down death penalty to Musharraf with a 2-1 majority. In his application, the former military dictator asked the High Court to set aside the special court`s verdict for being illegal, without jurisdiction, unconstitutional and in violation of Articles 10-A, 4, 5, 10 and 10-A of the Constitution. Advocate Siddique told Dawn that the registrar`s office returned the application as the full bench was not available during the winter vacations. He said the application would be filed in the first week of January. The 85-page application further stated that Musharraf was not given a chance to present his arguments. It said, "The hastily announced judgment is emanating from a prosecution case which suffers, for all intents and purposes from an admitted, noticeable and unexplained delay of over five years from the date of the alleged offence and initiation of the proceeding." The application also assailed paragraph 66 of the special court`s verdict wherein its head Justice Waqar Seth had stated, "We direct the law enforcement agencies to strive their level best to apprehend the fugitive/convict and to ensure that the punishment is inflicted as per law and if found dead, his corpse be dragged to the D-Chowk, Islamabad, Pakistan, and be hanged for three days." The application argued that the president of the special court had crossed all religious, moral, civil and constitutional limits, while ruthlessly, irreligiously, unlawfully, unrealistically awarding a sentence against the dignity of a person. Earlier this month Musharraf had filed an application in the LHC, urging it to halt the special court from sentencing him in absentia. In the petition, the former dictator had challenged the formation of the special court holding his trial under charges of high treason and legal flaws committed in the procedure.Musharraf was booked in the treason case in 2013 for imposing a state of emergency in the country on November 3, 2007, and suspending the Constitution till the mid of December 2007.

Court returns Musharraf application against his conviction in treason verdict

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf was on Tuesday handed over death sentence following his conviction in high treason. A special court sentenced Musharraf to death for abrogating the Pakistan constitution.

Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf was on Tuesday handed over death sentence following his conviction in high treason. A special court sentenced Musharraf to death for abrogating the Pakistan constitution. The case has been pending since December 2013. Watch: Musharraf, who is currently in a hospital in Dubai, has the right to appeal in 30 days against the sentence. He was booked in the treason case in December 2013. Musharraf was indicted on March 31, 2014, and the prosecution had tabled the entire evidence before the special court in September the same year. However, due to litigation at appellate forums, the trial of the former military dictator lingered on and he left Pakistan in March 2016. The sentencing comes a day after the Lahore High Court issued a notice to the federal government on Musharraf's plea urging it to stay the high treason case proceedings pending before a special court in Islamabad. Musharraf in his application asked the court to declare the proceedings pending before the special court and all actions against him - from initiation of the high treason complaint to the appointment of the prosecutor and constitution of the trial court - as unconstitutional.

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