Guinea-Bissau: Former President Banned from Returning, Population Reacts

The military junta in Guinea-Bissau announced that security conditions do not permit the return of former President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who is in exile in Morocco. Embaló had announced his intention to return and run in the December 6 presidential election, but the army states that security concerns prevent his return, citing the need to maintain public order and stability. The transitional president, General Horta N’Tam, had previously said that any Guinean could return if they had no accusations against them. The military's decision follows this statement and social media reactions.