France, April 2 -- Niger's military government says it has released some 50 people detained after last year's coup- including former ministers, political figures and a journalist.

The announcement was made on national television on Tuesday, where a government official said the decision was "in line with the recommendations of the national consultations for reform held in February".

The July 2023 coup brought General Abdourahamane Tiani, former head of the presidential guard, to power. Dozens of people were arrested in the weeks that followed, including members of the ousted civilian government and figures accused of plotting against the state.

Ousted president Mohamed Bazoum remains in detention. His legal immunity has been lifted, but...