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Guinea-Bissau Military Blocks Ex-President Embalo's Return, Citing Security Concerns
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News18•02-10-2026, 19:00
Guinea-Bissau Military Blocks Ex-President Embalo's Return, Citing Security Concerns
- •Guinea-Bissau's military government has barred former President Umaro Sissoco Embalo from re-entering the country, citing security and public order concerns.
- •Embalo, who served from 2020-2025, planned to return on October 4 and run in the December elections aimed at restoring civilian rule.
- •He has been in exile in Morocco since military officers seized power in November 2025 following a disputed election.
- •Military leaders stated that "the necessary security conditions" for Embalo's return were not in place.
- •Embalo vowed to contest the December elections, hoping judicial authorities would review his candidacy impartially.
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The military government barred former President Umaro Sissoco Embalo from returning due to security and public order concerns, stating that necessary security conditions were not currently in place.
Embalo ruled the West African nation between 2020 and 2025 and has been living in exile in Morocco since military officers took power in November 2025 following a disputed election.
Despite being barred from returning, Embalo told his supporters he plans to contest the December elections intended to restore civilian rule and hopes judicial authorities will review his candidacy impartially.
