Hadiza Bazoum
Cabo VerdeunknownFemale3.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Hadiza Bazoum is the wife of Mohamed Bazoum, the former president of Niger, who has been detained alongside her since a military coup in July 2023. Both were reported to be held in strict conditions at the presidential residence in Niamey, with no contact allowed with the outside world, including family and legal representatives. The United Nations has condemned their detention as arbitrary and called for their immediate release, highlighting the lack of legal justification for their confinement. Hadiza Bazoum's plight has drawn international attention, as her husband continues to assert his position as the legitimate president of Niger.
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Hadiza Bazoum is the wife of Mohamed Bazoum, who has also been detained since the coup.
Human Rights Watch alerta para agravamento da crise humanitária no NígerCabo Verde· 2026-07-23
Hadiza Bazoum is the wife of Mohamed Bazoum and has chosen to stay with him during his detention.
Au Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, président déchu séquestré depuis deux ans
France· 2025-07-26
Hadiza Bazoum is the wife of Mohamed Bazoum, currently detained with him.
Le chef de la diplomatie nigériane en visite à Niamey dans un contexte de tensions entre les deux paysFrance· 2025-04-17
Hadiza Bazoum is the wife of Mohamed Bazoum and is also imprisoned by the military regime.
Au Niger, comment la junte a tenu les cordons de la bourse du paysFrance· 2025-02-20Hadiza Bazoum is the wife of Mohamed Bazoum, who is also detained under arbitrary conditions.
Au Niger, l’ONU dénonce la détention « arbitraire » du président déchu, Mohamed BazoumFrance· 2025-02-11