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Page last updated at 13:04 GMT, Tuesday, 7 October 2008 14:04 UK
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Niger journalist released on bail

File photo of Moussa Kaka
Moussa Kaka was arrested for making calls to rebels

A radio journalist in Niger arrested over alleged contacts with Tuareg rebels in the north of the country has been released on bail.

Moussa Kaka, a reporter for Radio France International, had been held for more than a year.

Mr Kaka's lawyer said the appeals court had ordered him provisionally freed ahead of a trial by another court in the capital, Niamey.

Mr Kaka was arrested for speaking with rebels by telephone.

He was accused of undermining state security but last month the charge was downgraded to "actions liable to harm national defence", AFP news agency reports.

Tuareg rebels have been fighting government troops in northern Niger, saying they want more autonomy and a fairer share of wealth.

Journalists have been banned from travelling to the north.

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