Military Announces Coup in Guinea-Bissau, Suspends Elections
The military in Guinea-Bissau has declared a coup, seizing control of the country and suspending the electoral process. President Umaro Sissoco Embal and several top officials have been arrested.
The coup comes amidst political tensions following the disqualification of the main opposition candidate in the presidential election. Gunfire was reported near the Electoral Commission headquarters, heightening the security situation in the country.
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