Guinea-Bissau: President Umaro Assures Of Thwarting Coup Attempt - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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February 2, 2022
The foiled attack on Tuesday came just two weeks after the military overthrew the democratically elected leader of Burkina Faso, underscoring fears that a recent spate of coups is inspiring others in the region.
President   Embalo, while addressing journalists late on Tuesday, said the “attack on democracy” had come during a government meeting at the building. He added that the country’s republican defence and security forces were able to stop this evil, saying  the gunfire went on for five hours and that many people had been killed or injured.
However, it was not immediately clear who was behind the assault, though Embalo said it also has to do with fight against narco-trafficking.
Guinea-Bissau became known as a transit point for cocaine between Latin America and Europe in the 2000s as traffickers profited from corruption and weak law enforcement.