Guinea-Bissau Protests Escalate Over Coup and Detentions

In Guinea-Bissau, protests erupted following a military coup, with demonstrators demanding the release of detained opposition figures, including Domingo Pereira. The coup occurred shortly after the presidential election, leading to condemnation from both domestic and international bodies like ECOWAS.

The military junta has announced a transition charter for a return to civilian rule within 12 months. The situation remains tense as the country navigates through political instability.