AU Demands Release of Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Embalo

The African Union [AU] has called for the "immediate and unconditional" release of Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Embaló, who was detained by the military on Wednesday.

AU Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf condemned the coup, stating that it undermines the country's democratic process.

The military, led by General Denis N'Canha, announced it had taken control of the country, citing a plot by "drug lords" to destabilize the government.

The electoral process has been suspended, and a curfew was imposed, with borders initially closed but later reopened.

Embaló, who was expected to win Sunday's presidential election, is reportedly being held at military headquarters.

The international community, including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has denounced the coup and is urging the military to release Embaló and restore constitutional order.

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