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The UN has suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger after the coup d'état

The United Nations (UN) says it has suspended its humanitarian operations in Niger after soldiers announced the overthrow of the country's elected president, reports the BBC.

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According to the organisation, more than four million people in the country are currently in need of humanitarian assistance.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate and unconditional release of Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, who is being held captive by military officers.

The French foreign minister said President Bazoum spoke early Friday with President Emmanuel Macron and told him he was "in good health".

Soldiers in the West African country of Niger announced a coup on national television and the president was detained.

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