The Guardian: Guinea president held in military detention, say army coup leaders
International community condemns takeover but many in impoverished west African country welcome it
Guinea’s president, Alpha Condé, is being held in military detention, according to an elite unit of the army who have led a coup condemned by the international community but welcomed by many in Guinea.
The coup leader and head of the country’s special forces, Col Mamadi Doumbouya, announced in state broadcasts on Sunday that the country’s constitution had been suspended, the government dissolved and the borders closed, with a 24-hour curfew imposed.
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Guinea's new junta leaders seek to tighten grip on power -- AP
Guinea’s coup leaders vow to form ‘union’ government, respect business deals -- France 24
Guinean military officer says President Alpha Conde arrested, as apparent coup unfolds -- CNN
Elite Guinea army unit say they dissolved the government and the constitution of the West African country -- CNBC/Reuters
Many Guineans celebrate as soldiers seize power -- Al Jazeera
Guinea coup: Who is Col Mamady Doumbouya? -- BBC