news Niger: Uncertain future for deposed president Bazoum after 80 days in detention.

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum, overthrown in a coup on July 26, enters his 80th day in detention with his wife and son on Friday. He still refuses to resign and hopes to win his case in court.

While many countries and organizations continue to call for his release, the ruling military regime remains adamant for the time being.

- Nearly three months in detention -

Since the coup on July 26, Mohamed Bazoum has been held prisoner in his residence in the presidential palace, along with his wife Haziza and son Salem.
"His situation has not changed," says his Senegalese lawyer Mohamed Seydou Diagne.

According to members of his entourage interviewed by AFP, he is still "sequestered without electricity", and with intermittent access to water.

"He receives fresh food supplies every other day and regular visits from his doctor," says one of these sources, who adds that he is doing well, as are his wife and son.

"He's as strong as ever. He's not going to resign," insists another source close to him.

In early August, Mohamed Bazoum described himself as a "hostage" in an article for the Washington Post, and described his family's treatment as "inhuman and cruel" to the NGO Human Rights Watch.