Niger junta says it will prosecute deposed president for ‘high treason’

Mohamed Bazoum - ousted by military last month - could face death penalty if found guilty

Niger's mutinous soldiers have said they will prosecute the country's deposed president, Mohamed Bazoum, for high treason" and undermining state security.

If found guilty, Bazoum could face the death penalty, according to Niger's penal code.