Guinea-Bissau military appoints general as transition president after coup
Summary
The military in Guinea-Bissau took power after a coup, appointing General Horta Nta Na Man as the new leader for one year. The coup happened after a disputed presidential election, leading to the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and other officials. The military closed borders and imposed curfews as they claimed control over the country.Key Facts
- The Guinea-Bissau military staged a coup and seized power, arresting President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
- General Horta Nta Na Man was appointed as the transitional leader for one year.
- The coup followed a contentious presidential election in which both leading candidates declared victory.
- The military halted the electoral process and closed land, air, and sea borders.
- Soldiers patrolled the capital, Bissau, with many businesses and banks remaining closed.
- Gunfire was reported near key government buildings in the capital.
- The African Union and ECOWAS expressed concern about the situation in Guinea-Bissau.
- The leader of the main opposition party was also arrested.
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