Niger’s president is in “good spirits” despite being held in “difficult” conditions by the junta that deposed him, his doctor has said after a visit.
Mohamed Bazoum, his son and wife have been held in the basement of his palace in Niamey since the coup on 26 July.
“Living conditions remain difficult, with the electricity still cut off,” the doctor was reported as saying by French public radio station RFI.
The visit was approved amid growing international demands for his release.
RFI said it was the first outside contact the president had had since he was overthrown.
Mr Bazoum, 63, is reported to have lost a “worrying” amount of weight, while his 20-year-old son, who has a chronic medical condition, was also reportedly denied care.
“The doctor was able to talk to the Head of State, as well as his wife and son,” RFI reported. “All are well, he said. The doctor was also able to bring them food and medicines.”
“Following the visit, President Bazoum’s family said they were relieved,” the radio station added.
Source: bbc.com
