CONAKRY – A group of soldiers who ousted Guinea’s President Alpha Condé from power on Sunday has ordered the country’s cabinet to attend a mandatory meeting on Monday.
Those who refuse to attend the meeting will be considered rebels, a statement on state television said.
The United Nations, African Union, and regional body Ecowas have condemned the coup and called for a return to civilian rule.
The soldiers announced the dissolution of the constitution, closure of the borders, and a nationwide curfew.
In a broadcast on state TV on Sunday night, they said regional governors were replaced by military commanders. The ousted 83-year-old president was safe but in detention.
The head of the country’s special forces, Col. Mamady Doumbouya, said his soldiers seized power because they wanted to end rampant corruption and mismanagement.(BBC)
