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JUST IN:GUINEA-BISSAU IN TURMOIL: PRESIDENT ARRESTED IN MILITARY COUP
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE situation in Guinea-Bissau is rapidly unfolding, with reports emerging that the military has overthrown the democratic government and arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
Key Developments:
– President Arrested: Embalo was arrested on Wednesday, November 26, at around 1 pm while in his office at the presidential palace.
– Military Takeover: The military, led by the army chief of staff, has claimed “total control” of the country and suspended the electoral process.
– Election Dispute : The coup comes amid a tense election dispute between Embalo and opposition candidate Fernando Dias, both of whom have claimed victory.
– *Arrested Officials*: Other arrested officials include the armed forces’ chief of staff, General Biaguê Na Ntan, deputy chief of staff, General Mamadou Touré, and interior minister, Botché Candé.
– Curfew and Border Closure: The military has imposed a curfew and closed international borders
The international community, including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union, is likely to issue statements regarding the situation. Guinea-Bissau has experienced several coups and attempted coups since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974
“We have won the presidential race. We will not have a second round,” Dias told supporters in the capital, Bissau, adding that the people were “tired” and wanted change
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