Concerns mount for ousted Niger’s president, Mohamed Bazoum, who has been held captive by the military since the July 26 coup. Friends and supporters have pleaded with the United States to ‘Save his life.’ This comes as the Niger junta cuts food and water supplies to Bazoum. Ambassador Mamadou Kiari Liman-Tinguiri, a close associate of Bazoum, said that the plan of the head of the junta is to starve him to death.’ #nigercoup #mohamedbazoum #us #plead #savehislife #bazoum #niger #nigerjunta #nigermilitary #food #water #health #safety #security #eu #africanunion #un #starving Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.