Senior officers arrested in Guinea-Bissau for alleged coup attempt

Guinea-Bissau's Political Turmoil: Arrests of Senior Army Officers Amidst Election CampaignIn a recent turn of events, a group of senior army officers in Guinea-Bissau were arrested over alleged coup plot accusations. The deputy chief of staff, Mamadou Kourouma, confirmed the arrests, including General Dahaba Na Walna, Commander Domingos Nhanke, and Commander Mario Midana. The arrests occurred just days before the country's election campaign, adding to the political tension. Guinea-Bissau has a history of coups and political unrest, with elections scheduled for November 23rd. The government frames this incident as another attempt to disrupt the constitutional process, while President Umaro Sissoco Embalo claims there have been two coup attempts during his term. The political standoff between the president and his opposition, along with the disagreement over the election timeline, has created a volatile situation in the West African nation. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.