INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
an act which has drawn condemnation from African nations and the European Union.A source close to the presidency, who asked to remain
anonymous, revealed that after some negotiations, the Presidential Guard refused to release Bazoum, leading to an ultimatum from the
those responsible to immediately release the democratically elected President.Mohamed Bazoum
to gain the support of the national armed forces and the National Guard.It added that the Army and the National Guard were prepared to
confront the involved members of the Presidential Guard unless they change their position.The statement confirmed the safety of President
February 2010 that overthrew President Mamadou Tandja.
