Coup: Guinea-Bissau Junta Releases Six Opposition Politicians

Guinea-Bissau’s ruling junta on Tuesday announced the release of six members of the political opposition who had been detained since a coup last month.

The six freed opposition members are said to be close associates of Domingos Simoes Pereira, head of the PAIGC party that led the country to independence in 1974.

In a statement by the High Military Command, the junta’s governing body, the releases are described as a sign of good faith and a step towards the return to constitutional normality and respect for international rights.

READ ALSO

•FG Okays Security For Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Over Allege Threat to Leader

•There’s No Coup In Guinea-Bissau, Election Result Must Be Announced — Jonathan Tells AU, ECOWAS

The army seized power on 26 November after ousting outgoing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in the wake of a presidential vote.

After taking over, the military suspended the electoral process and announced it would take control of the West African country for a period of one year.

Olamilekan Adigun

Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.

Related posts:

Jonathan, Other African Leaders Stranded In Guinea-Bissau After Coup There’s No Coup In Guinea-Bissau, Election Result Must Be Announced — Jonathan Tells AU, ECOWAS FG Okays Security For Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Over Allege Threat to Leader ECOWAS Suspends Guinea-Bissau, Seeks Safe Return of Observers