Guinea-Bissau president arrested as gunfire heard, sources tell BBC
Summary
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was arrested by armed men after gunfire was heard near the presidential palace. This happened shortly after a presidential election where the main opposition candidate was disqualified.Key Facts
- President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau was arrested by armed men.
- Gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in the capital, Bissau, around 13:00 GMT.
- The incident occurred three days after a presidential election had taken place.
- The main opposition candidate in the election was disqualified.
- Both President Embaló and his rival Fernando Dias claimed victory in the election.
- People fled to safety as gunfire was heard.
- Guinea-Bissau has a history of nine coups or attempted coups since 1980.
- This event marks the third attempt to overthrow Embaló.
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