Mamady Doumbouya, the Guinean army coup leader, has barred
government officials from leaving the country until further notice.
Doumbouya, head of the elite national army unit, also lifted
the curfew imposed in mining areas.
According to Reuters, Doumbouya on Monday told President
Alpha Conde’s ministers, including the prime minister and top government
officials, to return their official vehicles.
On Sunday, Doumbouya-led soldiers took over Conde’s
government after hours of heavy gunfire near the presidential palace in
Conakry, the capital.
Doumbouya accused Conde’s government of “trampling of the
rights of citizens” and disrespecting “democratic principles”.
He also announced that the country’s land borders had been
closed and the government dissolved.
The coup has been met with condemnation from several
countries.
Antonio Guterres, the United Nations secretary-general,
condemned the military takeover and called for the immediate release of Conde.
The African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) have also threatened sanctions.
The US state department also said violence and
extra-constitutional measures could erode Guinea’s prospects for stability and
prosperity.
“These actions could limit the ability of the United States
and Guinea’s other international partners to support the country,” the US said.
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