Coup Crisis in Guinea-Bissau: Regional Leaders Demand Electoral Justice

The recent coup in Guinea-Bissau has sparked regional outrage as Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko demands the continuation of the disrupted elections. The junta has installed military officers in key positions, as international bodies condemn the coup and call for a return to constitutional order.

The coup in Guinea-Bissau, criticized by regional leaders including Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has led to the installation of military officials in the highest government roles, despite calls for the continuation of disrupted elections.

Inta-a, the newly appointed leader, defended the coup, claiming it was necessary to combat narcotrafficking threats, as international communities, including ECOWAS and the UN, demand the restoration of constitutional governance.

The crisis further escalated with opposition claiming the coup as a ploy to obstruct election results, and mounting global criticism urging the safety of election observers and suspension of Guinea-Bissau by ECOWAS until constitutional order is restored.

(With inputs from agencies.)