Bissau: army blocks return of Umaro Sissoco Embaló
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Guinea-Bissau: Embaló's return meets opposition from the army (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Guinea-Bissau's military high command says security conditions do not allow the return of former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló, exiled in Morocco, who wanted to run in the 6 December presidential election. The military, in power since the November overthrow, has set new electoral deadlines.
Bissau: army blocks return of Umaro Sissoco Embaló (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
Guinea-Bissau's military high command has banned the return of former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló, citing insufficient security guarantees. Political demonstrations remain prohibited during the transition.
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