Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Cites Destabilization Plan and Election Manipulation

Military Takeover in Guinea-Bissau

• 🎖️ The High Military Command announced they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau, citing a commitment to national security and civil peace.
• 🎯 The military claims to be reacting to a discovered plan to destabilize the country.

Allegations of Destabilization and Election Manipulation

• 🔌 The alleged destabilization plan involved national politicians, drug barons, and an attempt to manipulate electoral results.
• 🔍 State intelligence uncovered this plan using a depot of war weaponry.

Actions Taken by Military Command

• 🚫 The military has decided to remove the President of the Republic until the situation is clarified and constitutional normality is restored.
• 🏛️ All institutions of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau have been closed until further notice.
• 📰 The activities of all media outlets have been suspended.
• 🗳️ The ongoing electoral process has been suspended.
• 🚧 Land and maritime borders, as well as national airspace, have been closed.
• 🌃 A curfew is in effect from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.