Niger Opposition Leader Charged Over Attempt to Oust the Government
Niger Authorities have today brought 8 major charges against the Niger Opposition leader Hama Amadou.
Christine Juma 
According to the authorities Mr. Hama is being accused of attempting to overthrow the government days after the general elections were done in Niger.
The elections saw ruling party candidate Mohamed Bazoum emerging as the victor with 55.75% votes cast.
Niger`s President-Elect Mohamed Bazoum Source Twitter
However, during the election announcement, chaos erupted between the supporters of Mahamane Ousmane the former president of Niger who was barred from protesting this time due to criminal conviction. His supporters protested against the results stating that the elections were marred with irregularities and he won 50.3%.
Earlier on Thursday the former President's supporters fought street battles with riot police and set private houses on fire.
These street protests later led to the death of two people and several injured.
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Amadou’s lawyer stated that he had been transferred to the town of Filingue, around 150 kilometers (90 miles) northeast of the capital Niamey.
