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Guinea-Bissau Coup: Soldiers Seize Power in Shocking State TV Announcement

TL;DR

In a stunning turn of events, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced their government takeover on state television, declaring control amidst chaos and political unrest.

  • Military officials proclaim a new era of governance.
  • President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has reportedly been arrested.
  • The coup follows ongoing tensions and electoral disputes.
  • International reactions are building as the situation unfolds.

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