The prime minister had criticised the junta's lack of clarity in the transition to democratic rule.

Prosecutors say he led a "reign of terror" after the city was overrun by an al-Qaeda-linked group in 2012.

Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago.

The comments were delivered at a gathering of foreign ministers as the Kremlin continues to woo Africa.

The denial follows a newspaper report that rebels were "benefiting from discreet" support from Kyiv.

"Jane" told the BBC she was ill and felt low and lonely following the death of her husband.

They are for TV and radio, border security and responding to natural disasters, a minister says.

A brazen attack on the capital by al-Qaeda-linked fighters highlights the junta's security issues.