Guinea soldiers make a coup! Arresting the president, dissolving the government, saying he did it for the country – on the side of the people
Guinea soldiers make a coup! – AP reported on 6 September to the progress in Republic of Guinea countries in the West Africa region After hours of gunfire at the presidential palace in Conakry on Sunday morning, Sept. 5. Guinea’s Ministry of Defense said initially that security forces were in control of the incident.
But soon a group of dozens of soldiers appeared through the television station. and announced the dissolution of the government It said it was detaining 83-year-old President Alfa Conde, a leader who has been in office for 11 years, raising concerns about Conde’s welfare. Because the military group did not reveal where the elder leader was. And there was only a photograph of Mr. Kongde sitting on the sofa in exhaustion.
Residents cheer at army soldiers as they celebrate the uprising in Conakry, Guinea September 5, 2021. REUTERS/Souleymane Camara NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. REFILE – QUALITY REPEAT
from a televised statement Colonel Mamadi Doombuya The former commander of the Guinean Army’s special forces said, “The duty of the military is to save the country. We will not hand over politics to people. single anymore We will give this to the people,” Colonel Doombuya said amid the surrounding soldiers.
and announced plans to appoint regional governors and commanders to replace those currently in office. He warned that his refusal to appear would be a rebellion against the country’s new military leaders.
Later, the coup troopers added that Kongde was safe in military custody. and have contacted the personal physician But it did not specify whether and when Mr. Conde would be released. “Everything will be fine. When the time comes, we will issue a statement,” Col. Doomboyak reiterated.
before calling on all groups of soldiers to be on the side of the people and stationed in the military camps they belong to He did it for the best interest of the country. because the leader is incompetent The country’s economy has not progressed since it gained independence from France in 1958.
“If you see our road conditions If you see our hospital condition You know after 72 years it’s time to wake up, we have to wake up,” said Col Doombuya.
Special forces members take position during an uprising that led to the toppling of president Alpha Conde in Kaloum neighbourhood of Conakry, Guinea September 5, 2021. REUTERS/Saliou Samb
Meanwhile, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) condemned the coup. and warned that sanctions would be imposed if the army did not immediately release Conde. Mr Antonio Guterres The United Nations (UN) secretary-general in a tweet strongly condemns the government’s use of force and guns.
The US State Department warned of violence and urged Guinea to avoid unconstitutional actions. which will destroy Guinea’s opportunities for peace, stability and prosperity. “The actions of the junta may limit the ability of the United States and Guinea’s international allies to support the country.” Mr. Ned Price A US State Department spokesman said in a statement.
In this image made from video on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, Guinean President Alpha Conde sits on a sofa in an unknown location. Footage posted on social media showed Guinea’s president Alpha Conde in a room and sat next to a soldier on Sunday, as a Guinean army colonel seized control of state television and declared that Conde’s government had been dissolved.It was not immediately clear at what stage the video was taken. (UGC via AP)
An army vehicle is seen at Kaloum neighbourhood during an uprising by special forces in Conakry, Guinea September 5, 2021. REUTERS/Saliou Samb
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