Factbox-What you need to know about Niger's ousted president


FILE PHOTO: Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum addresses the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo

(Reuters) - Niger's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum was toppled by a military junta on July 26. The imprisoned leader faces possible high treason charges over his exchanges with foreign heads of state and international organisations, coup leaders have said.

Below are some details about Bazoum and his rise and fall from power:

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