Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup
Summary
Umaro Sissoco Embalo, the deposed president of Guinea-Bissau, has arrived in Senegal after a military coup took over in his country. Senegal's government confirmed it helped facilitate his escape and is working with regional bodies to restore order in Guinea-Bissau. The coup occurred amidst election tensions, with military officers taking control and halting the electoral process.Key Facts
- Umaro Sissoco Embalo was removed from presidency in Guinea-Bissau by a military coup.
- Embalo reached Senegal with the help of the Senegalese government after the coup.
- The coup happened before the expected release of Guinea-Bissau's presidential election results.
- Embalo was competing for re-election against Fernando Dias.
- The military declared "total control" over Guinea-Bissau and suspended the election.
- Guinea-Bissau's borders are closed, and a curfew is in place due to the coup.
- General Horta Inta-A has been declared the country's transitional president.
- The African Union and other regional bodies have called for Embalo's release and a return to democratic governance.
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