West Africa Guinea Bissau Talks Military Coup Leaders
- * Coup in Guinea-Bissau: A military coup took place in Guinea-Bissau last Wednesday.
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* Coup in Guinea-Bissau: A military coup took place in Guinea-Bissau last Wednesday.
* ECOWAS Response: The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has sent a delegation, led by Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, to mediate and seek the “complete restoration of constitutional order.” ECOWAS has suspended Guinea-bissau from it’s decision-making bodies.
* Military Government: The military government is led by Gen. Horta Inta-a and will oversee a one-year transition period. A 28-member government has been appointed, largely consisting of allies of the ousted president.
* Ousted President: Umaro Sissoco Embaló claims he was deposed and arrested during the coup and has since fled to brazzaville, Republic of Congo.
* Election Context: The coup occurred shortly after a closely contested presidential election where both main contenders claimed victory.
* Restrictions Imposed: The military government has banned demonstrations, strikes, and activities considered threats to peace and stability, but has ordered public institutions and ministries to reopen.
* UN Response: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed grave concern and condemned the events.