Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce general as junta leader, cementing a coup days after election
Summary
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announced that Gen. Horta Inta-A is the new leader of a military government after a coup following the country's presidential election. This coup involves the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, whose location is currently unknown, while his rival claims the coup was staged to manipulate election results.Key Facts
- Guinea-Bissau's military named Gen. Horta Inta-A as the leader after a recent coup.
- The military government will oversee a transition period lasting one year.
- President Umaro Sissoco Embaló is reportedly arrested, and his whereabouts are unknown.
- The opposition claims the coup was faked to disrupt election results.
- Guinea-Bissau has experienced many coups since its independence from Portugal.
- The country struggles with issues like drug trafficking, impacting its political stability.
- The United Nations has expressed concern over the coup in Guinea-Bissau.
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