A group of soldiers appeared on national television on late Wednesday night, announcing they had seized power and removed President Mohamed Bazoum from his position.
The announcement came hours after reports emerged that Bazoum was being held by presidential guards. The soldiers have ordered a curfew and said the borders are closed until further notice.
The announcement came hours after reports emerged that Bazoum was being held by presidential guards. The soldiers have ordered a curfew and said the borders are closed until further notice.
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00:00 "All institutions here in the Seventh Republic are suspended.
00:07 The secretaries-general of the ministries will be in charge of the expedition of current
00:11 affairs.
00:12 The security and defense forces manage the situation.
00:16 It is requested that all external partners do not interfere.
00:20 Fé Agname, 26 June 2023, signed the ICNSP President."